Verne High Angle Battery, Artillery battery in Portland, England
The Verne High Angle Battery contains six gun positions and two underground magazine tunnels built within a former limestone quarry in Portland.
Built in 1892, this military installation protected Portland Harbour with RML 9-inch guns designed to fire at steep angles onto enemy ship decks.
The Grade II listed structure represents British coastal defense engineering from the Victorian era and influenced military architecture across England.
Visitors can access the battery through marked paths near the Verne Citadel, with guided tours available during spring and summer months.
The battery's tunnels served as testing facilities for nuclear material transport capsules during scientific experiments in the 1960s.
Location: Portland
GPS coordinates: 50.55828,-2.43281
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:48
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