Puckpool Battery, Artillery battery in Isle of Wight, England
Puckpool Battery stands on the eastern coast of Isle of Wight, featuring gun emplacements and observation points overlooking the Solent waterway.
The battery's construction in March 1865 formed part of the Palmerston Forts network, built to defend against potential French naval invasions during Victorian times.
The military installation represents British coastal defense architecture from the 1800s, with its guard room, barrack block, and magazines still intact.
Visitors can reach the battery site through walking paths from Ryde, with free access to explore the remaining fortification structures throughout the year.
The battery received two 10.4-inch 28-ton Rifled Muzzle Loading guns in 1888, marking it as the only British installation equipped with this specific artillery type.
Inception: March 1865
GPS coordinates: 50.72750,-1.12932
Latest update: March 27, 2025 08:19
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