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Eastbourne Redoubt is a Napoleonic-era coastal fortification constructed during the early nineteenth century as part of the extensive defensive network built along the Sussex coast in response to the threat of French invasion. The fortification consists of a substantial earthwork with a distinctive angular bastion design, characteristic of Martello tower and redoubt construction of the period. Located near Eastbourne on the south coast, it represents the military engineering response to Continental threats during the Napoleonic Wars and the subsequent period of heightened coastal defence preparations. The redoubt survives as a significant example of temporary but substantial military architecture from this strategically important phase of English coastal history.
Eastbourne Redoubt is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017358. View the official record →
Eastbourne Redoubt is a Napoleonic-era coastal fortification constructed during the early nineteenth century as part of the extensive defensive network built along the Sussex coast in response to the threat of French invasion. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017358.
Eastbourne Redoubt is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1017358.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Wish Tower: martello tower no 73 (1.7 km), Bowl barrow 200m south-east of Well Combe (3.7 km), Bowl barrow on Pashley Hill (3.7 km).
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