Pembroke Battery

Pembroke Battery is an artillery fortification in Pembroke featuring an oval shape with underground magazines and surrounding ditches for defensive purposes. The site includes reinforced concrete gun emplacements built into sloped earthworks that once supported heavy armament.

Construction of the battery took place between 1897 and 1899 as part of modernizing the island's defensive capabilities. The installation fell out of military use around 1919 when its guns were removed and the role shifted to other purposes.

The remaining structures show how British military engineers adapted defensive designs to this location during the 1800s. Visitors can observe how the fortification fit into a wider network of coastal defenses that protected the island.

Access is limited to preserved sections where visitors can see concrete gun positions and structural remains. Wear comfortable shoes as the ground is uneven and walking through the site requires some physical mobility.

The battery once held two 9.2-inch Mk X guns mounted on rotating barbette carriages, representing significant firepower for the period. These weapons remained in place until 1919 before being removed, making this site a rare example of such heavy gun installations.

Location: Pembroke

Inception: 1897

GPS coordinates: 35.91061,14.48392

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:20