Cliff End Battery, Artillery battery in Freshwater, England.
The artillery battery sits on the western coast of Isle of Wight, featuring gun emplacements and strategic positioning for maritime defense operations.
Constructed in 1868 at a cost of £32,714, the battery formed part of the extensive network of Palmerston Forts built to protect against French invasion.
The site represents Victorian military engineering and contains preserved gun emplacements that demonstrate the evolution of British coastal defense systems.
Visitors can access the battery grounds to examine the remaining structures and view three recovered 12.5-inch Rifled Muzzle Loading guns at nearby locations.
The original guns from the battery were pushed over the cliff after decommissioning in 1899, but several were later recovered and are now displayed at various forts.
Location: Freshwater
Inception: 1868
GPS coordinates: 50.70010,-1.52914
Latest update: March 9, 2025 04:53
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