St Catherine's Fort, Grade II* listed building on a coastal island in Tenby, United Kingdom
St Catherine's Fort rises 21.6 meters above sea level, featuring defensive fortifications and thick walls designed for military protection along the Welsh coastline.
The Victorian-era fort, constructed in 1870, formed part of British coastal defenses against potential French naval threats during a period of international tensions.
The structure represents nineteenth-century military engineering principles with its strategic placement overlooking Tenby Harbor and the surrounding Pembrokeshire waters.
Visitors can reach the fort by walking along the causeway during low tide, while high tide transforms the structure into an isolated island fortress.
The fort maintains its original defensive architecture with gun emplacements and observation posts positioned to monitor approaching vessels from multiple directions.
Location: Tenby
Inception: 1870
Elevation above the sea: 21.6 m
Part of: Milford Haven Palmerston Forts
GPS coordinates: 51.67065,-4.69205
Latest update: May 14, 2025 21:00
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