Hatherwood Battery, Artillery battery in Totland, United Kingdom
Located east of Alum Bay on the Isle of Wight, Hatherwood Battery stands as a concrete and earth fortification overlooking the coastal waters.
The battery, constructed between 1865 and 1869, formed part of the Palmerston Forts network built to defend against potential French naval threats.
The battery represents Victorian military engineering principles through its strategic positioning and architectural design for cross-fire capabilities with Needles Battery.
Visitors should exercise caution when exploring the site due to ongoing cliff erosion and structural deterioration of the remaining fortification elements.
The battery mounted seven guns in three distinct groups: two 9-inch Rifled Muzzle Loading guns on each flank and three 7-inch Rifled Breech Loading guns at center.
Location: Totland
Inception: 1869
GPS coordinates: 50.67060,-1.56481
Latest update: March 7, 2025 11:57
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