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Firestone Bay artillery tower is a coastal defensive structure located in Devon, England. The tower was constructed during the sixteenth century as part of the strategic fortification programme undertaken along the English coast to defend against naval threats, particularly during the Tudor period. Built of stone, the tower represents the distinctive design of early modern coastal artillery fortifications, featuring the characteristic low, squat profile designed to accommodate cannon and resist bombardment. The structure survives as an important example of Tudor-period maritime defence architecture and remains a significant record of Devon's military heritage.
Firestone Bay artillery tower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003848. View the official record →
Firestone Bay artillery tower is a coastal defensive structure located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003848.
Firestone Bay artillery tower 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 1003848.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Breakwater fort (3.1 km), Battery and Royal Commission fortification called Grenville Battery (3.5 km), Two batteries and part of a third at Maker Heights called Redoubt No1, Redoubt No2 and Redoubt No3 (3.6 km).
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