Picklecombe Fort, Military fort in Maker-with-Rame, England.
The fort features a two-story casemate structure faced with granite blocks and reinforced with iron shields along Plymouth Sound's coastline.
Built between 1864 and 1871 under Lord Palmerston's initiative, the fort formed part of coastal defenses protecting the naval base at Devonport in Plymouth.
The Officers' Mess building incorporates architectural elements from Warwick Castle, displaying the military architectural preferences of Victorian England.
The fort complex contains 103 residential apartments following its conversion in the early 1970s, offering residential spaces with views of Plymouth Sound.
Despite its military purpose, no shots were ever fired from Picklecombe Fort during its active service as a defensive installation.
Location: Maker-with-Rame
Inception: 1864
GPS coordinates: 50.34360,-4.17222
Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:20
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