"Bayard's Cove Fort" - Dartmouth, Devon UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
N 50° 20.876 W 003° 34.649
30U E 458913 N 5577476
A small fort on the waters edge in Dartmouth.
Waymark Code: WM2FBJ
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/24/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
Views: 58
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The single storey artillery fort was built during the reign of Henry VIII along with many of the country’s other coastal defences.
It's difficult to get a good photo of the outside, due to the sea, but there is a good photo on this website. (visit link)
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1534

Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": England

Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: I don't know

What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.

Current condition: Very Good

This site is administered by ----: English Heritage

Open to the public?: Open or unrestricted access.

Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link]

Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link]

If admission is charged -: Not Listed

Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: Not listed
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