It was built in 1867 as part of the Bristol Channel protection but it was abandoned in 1900. It was re-equiped for the duration of World War 2 as a gun battery. It can be visited, but the last mile and a half is on foot.
Open.
Directions |
Off the A370, 5 miles north of Burnham-on-Sea |
Brean, Somerset TA8 2RS |
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