Penlee Battery, Artillery battery in Cornwall, England
Penlee Battery spreads across 7 hectares of coastal terrain, featuring woodland paths, grassland areas, and observation points overlooking Plymouth Sound.
The military installation was constructed between 1889 and 1892, initially equipped with two 6-inch and one 13.5-inch guns for defending Plymouth's waters.
The former defense structure stands as evidence of British coastal fortification systems, with remaining gun emplacements reflecting late Victorian military engineering.
The nature reserve maintains several wheelchair-accessible footpaths throughout the grounds and allows visitors to bring dogs for walks year-round.
The site gained scientific recognition in 1998 when researchers documented Britain's first Green Darner dragonfly within its boundaries.
Location: Cornwall
Inception: 1889
GPS coordinates: 50.32030,-4.19306
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:28
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