Fort Saumarez, Coastal defense tower in Saint Peter's, Guernsey
Fort Saumarez contains a Martello tower with exterior staircases leading to the second floor and a 24-pounder carronade mounted on the roof.
The construction of Fort Saumarez began in 1804 during the Napoleonic Wars under Lieutenant Governor General Sir John Doyle to protect the Channel Islands.
The fort bears the name of Sir James Saumarez, a distinguished Royal Navy Captain from Guernsey who commanded British naval forces in the Channel Islands.
The fort stands on the northern tip of L'Erée headland at coordinates 49.4576, -2.656, extending toward the Lihou causeway with restricted public access.
German forces added a four-story concrete observation tower on top of the original structure during World War II, along with casemates and generator tunnels.
Location: Saint Peter's
GPS coordinates: 49.45760,-2.65600
Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:59
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