Redcliff Battery, Coastal artillery battery in Bembridge, Isle of Wight, Great Britain.
The battery contains remnants of gun emplacements, defensive ditches, and corner caponiers positioned on the eastern cliffs overlooking Sandown Bay.
Built between 1861 and 1863 at a cost of £4,776, this fortress formed part of the Palmerston Forts network constructed against potential French invasion.
The battery represents Victorian military engineering principles with its strategic placement and defensive features integrated into the natural landscape.
Located near the Isle of Wight Coastal Path, visitors can observe remaining concrete structures while walking along the cliff edge.
The battery experienced continuous stability issues due to its position on friable sandstone cliffs, leading to its complete abandonment by 1891.
Location: Bembridge
Inception: September 1863
GPS coordinates: 50.66610,-1.09792
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:36
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