Yaverland Battery, Artillery battery in Sandown, United Kingdom.
The battery features a triangular layout with gun positions oriented southwest, protected by a surrounding ditch and defensive walls.
Built between 1861 and 1864 under Captain William Crossman's supervision, the battery formed part of the Royal Commission's defense strategy for Sandown Bay.
The structure represents Victorian military engineering principles through its strategic placement and architectural elements designed for coastal protection.
Located 660 meters south of Yaverland Church, the battery site maintains public access for visitors interested in military architecture.
The facility served as the first national test site for Quick-Fire twin 6-pounder guns during its time as the Coastal Artillery Experimental Establishment.
Location: Sandown
Inception: 1861
GPS coordinates: 50.66380,-1.13068
Latest update: April 3, 2025 19:22
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