Browndown Battery, Military coastal battery in Lee-on-the-Solent, England
The fortification features two gun emplacements with 9.2-inch breech loading weapons, positioned strategically along the southern coastline of Hampshire at Browndown Point.
Constructed in 1888 as part of Portsmouth's western defense system, the battery underwent modifications until its decommissioning in 1906 following the Owen Committee's assessment.
The structure received Grade II listed status in 1983, marking its importance in British military architecture and coastal defense heritage.
Located within the perimeter of an army training facility, the battery remains closed to regular visits except during specific authorized periods.
The battery incorporates a V-shaped defensive brick wall structure, known as a redan, which provided protection for the stationed military personnel.
Location: Gosport
GPS coordinates: 50.78690,-1.17500
Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:25
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