Brixham Battery, Military coastal battery in Brixham, England
Brixham Battery is a World War II coastal gun position in Devon with two main gun emplacements, observation posts, and several military buildings on the site. The installation spreads across about 14 acres of land and shows the layout of a typical coastal defense position from that era.
The site was built rapidly between June and September 1940 after the Dunkirk evacuation to protect the British coast against a possible German invasion. It was part of a program to construct over 100 emergency batteries across the United Kingdom in just a few months.
The name comes from its function as a gun position, and visitors today can see how local people experienced coastal defense during wartime. The preserved structures show the daily reality of those who worked and lived in this place.
The site is open on certain days during the warmer months, with parking available nearby. It is wise to wear good footwear as the ground can be uneven, and allow enough time to explore the entire installation thoroughly.
Of the more than 100 emergency batteries built in 1940 across the United Kingdom, this installation remains the most complete and best preserved. Visitors can still see today how soldiers and workers lived during that intense period.
Location: Brixham
GPS coordinates: 50.40200,-3.52102
Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:47
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