East and West Blockhouses, Device fort at Milford Haven, Wales
Located at the tip of Angle peninsula, East and West Blockhouses feature stone structures positioned 35 meters above sea level overlooking Milford Haven Waterway.
King Henry VIII commissioned these defensive structures in 1539 to protect against potential invasions from France and Spain during European political tensions.
The structures represent Tudor military engineering principles, incorporating specific design elements like eight gunports for defensive capabilities against maritime threats.
The site connects directly to the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path and stands within walking distance to Angle beach, offering opportunities for coastal exploration.
The East Blockhouse remains the single surviving defensive structure of its type in Wales, now protected as a scheduled monument under UK legislation.
Location: Angle
Inception: 1539
GPS coordinates: 51.68213,-5.12424
Latest update: March 5, 2025 11:44
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