CROWNHILL FORT

Crownhill Fort is the largest of a ring of eleven forts (similar in design to those around Portsmouth) that were completed in 1872 around the north of Plymouth to protect against invasion by land. It is the only one still in original condition and was used by the army until 1986 since when it has been owned by the Landmark Trust. A second ring of 6 forts were planned to the west of the ccity, but were never started.

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Photo Palmerston Forts Society