Brean Down Fort, Victorian coastal fortification on Brean Down promontory, England
The stone fortress stands 97 meters above the Bristol Channel, featuring military structures, gun emplacements, and defensive walls overlooking the water.
Construction of the fort began in 1864 as part of the Palmerston defensive network to protect Bristol and Cardiff from potential naval attacks.
The fort complex demonstrates Victorian military engineering principles through its layout, incorporating traditional defensive architecture with period-specific technological adaptations.
Visitors reach the fort via 200 steps from the National Trust car park, with guided tours available during spring and summer months.
The site contains remains of a Romano-Celtic temple from the 4th century, where gold coins bearing images of emperors Augustus and Nero were discovered.
Location: Brean
Inception: 1864
Part of: Bristol Channel Palmerston Forts
GPS coordinates: 51.32812,-3.03445
Latest update: May 13, 2025 04:57
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