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Mount Pleasant Redoubt is a Napoleonic-period military fortification located in Devon. Constructed during the early nineteenth century as part of the defensive preparations against potential French invasion, the redoubt represents the fortified architecture characteristic of the Napoleonic Wars era. The monument comprises the earthwork remains of a small fortified position, typical of the temporary or semi-permanent defensive structures built across southern England during this period of heightened military tension. Such redoubts formed part of a wider network of coastal and inland defences designed to protect against enemy landing and advance.
Mount Pleasant Redoubt is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021287. View the official record →
Mount Pleasant Redoubt is a Napoleonic-period military fortification located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021287.
Mount Pleasant 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 1021287.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two batteries and part of a third at Maker Heights called Redoubt No1, Redoubt No2 and Redoubt No3 (5.1 km), Battery and Royal Commission fortification called Grenville Battery (5.1 km), Breakwater fort (5.4 km).
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