Crownhill Fort (Plymouth)

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Crownhill Fort is the largest of a ring of eleven forts and batteries that were completed in 1872 to form the northern part of the Plymouth Defences to protect against invasion by land. It is the only one still in original condition and was used by the army until 1986. Beautifully restored by the Landmark Trust, it is a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

The fort was first opened to the public in 1995 and now offers unrestricted access to all parts, including the miles of underground tunnels. There are also four fighting levels and 32 gun positions, featuring many working cannon.

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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crownhill_Fort
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Coordinates:   50°24'48"N   4°7'49"W
This article was last modified 11 years ago