Bayard's Cove Fort, Tudor device fort at Dartmouth harbor entrance, England.
The stone blockhouse measures 18 by 21 meters on the exterior and contains eleven gunports positioned strategically along the harbor entrance.
Built between 1522 and 1536, the fort provided the final defensive position against enemy ships that managed to bypass Dartmouth and Kingswear castles.
The fort represents Tudor military engineering practices through its architectural design, featuring heavy artillery positions and garrison accommodation in the basement.
Visitors can access the fort daily during daylight hours by following the South-West coast path from either Southtown or Bayard's Cove Road.
During the English Civil War in 1643, Prince Maurice captured the fort from Parliamentary forces, only to lose it back to Sir Thomas Fairfax in 1646.
Location: Dartmouth
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/bayards-cove-fort
GPS coordinates: 50.34810,-3.57722
Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:55
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