Heugh Battery, Military museum and artillery battery on the Headland, England
The museum contains coastal defense guns, military equipment, and educational displays about World War I and II in a restored gun battery complex.
German naval forces attacked this battery during World War I on December 16, 1914, marking the first military engagement on British soil.
The museum preserves military traditions through exhibits of uniforms, weapons, and personal artifacts from soldiers who defended the British coastline.
Access to exhibits requires climbing stairs, and visitors should allocate two hours to explore the defensive structures and artillery collection.
The battery holds the distinction of being the sole World War I battlefield site located within the borders of the United Kingdom.
Location: Headland
Address: Moor Terrace, Hartlepool TS24 0PS TS24 0PS TS24 0PS
Opening Hours: noviembre 27-marzo 4 closed
Website: http://heughbattery.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 54.69720,-1.17654
Latest update: March 21, 2025 05:34
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