Staddon Fort, Military fortification in Plymouth, United Kingdom
The Staddon Fort stands on elevated ground, featuring granite casemates and earthwork defenses designed to protect the eastern approach to Plymouth Harbor.
Built between 1861 and 1869 as part of the Palmerston Forts network, the fort contained positions for 34 guns and 6 mortars to defend Plymouth's naval installations.
The fort represents Victorian military engineering principles, demonstrating the period's response to perceived French naval threats through extensive coastal fortification systems.
The fort functions as a Royal Navy communications center and remains closed to public access, with restricted areas marked by security fencing.
The fort's military road connects it to a network of defensive structures, including Watch House Battery and Brownhill Battery across Staddon Heights.
Location: City of Plymouth
Inception: 1861
Part of: Staddon Heights Defences including Fort Staddon Fort, Brownhill Battery, Watch House Battery, Staddon Heights Battery, Staddon Battery and associated features and structures
GPS coordinates: 50.34600,-4.11400
Latest update: April 3, 2025 07:57
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