Fort Mansfield, Coastal fortification in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, United States.
Fort Mansfield features concrete gun batteries, underground magazines, and defensive structures positioned along the rocky New England shoreline at Napatree Point.
The United States Army constructed Fort Mansfield in 1901 as part of the coastal defense network to protect Long Island Sound during potential naval attacks.
The fort exemplifies the military engineering standards of the early 1900s through its strategic placement and architectural design choices for coastal protection.
Visitors reach the fort remains through Napatree Point Conservation Area, following a sandy beach trail that extends for approximately one mile.
Three separate concrete gun emplacements, named Battery Wooster, Battery Crawford, and Battery Connell, formed the primary defensive positions of the installation.
Inception: 1901
GPS coordinates: 41.30660,-71.88512
Latest update: March 7, 2025 22:12
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