Nodes Point Battery, Artillery battery in St Helens, England
Nodes Point Battery is a coastal defense installation in St Helens with multiple gun emplacements positioned along the shoreline and heavy concrete fortifications. The structures were arranged to overlook the water and repel potential attackers.
The installation was built in 1904 to protect the Solent area from potential invasion. It was equipped with two 9.2-inch and two 6-inch breech-loading guns typical of British coastal defenses of that era.
The site reflects early 20th-century British military engineering and shows how the country prepared its defenses during that period. You can still see the heavy concrete structures that once formed part of a significant coastal fortress.
The site is accessible via coastal footpaths connected to St Helens, offering views of the surrounding water. The paths are open to visitors, but sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended for coastal conditions.
The site was later converted into a holiday park, showing how historic military locations find new purposes. This transformation from defense structures to recreational spaces represents a remarkable shift in how such places are reused.
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