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The Harwich Redoubt is a coastal artillery fortification located at Harwich in Essex, dating to the Napoleonic Wars period of the early nineteenth century. The structure was built as part of the extensive programme of defensive works constructed along the Essex coast to protect against the threat of French invasion during the Napoleonic conflict. The redoubt is a substantial example of Regency-era military architecture, designed to mount cannon and provide defensive coverage of the harbour and approaches to this strategically important naval base. Its physical form reflects the geometric principles of contemporary fortification design, with angled bastions typical of the era's military engineering.
The Harwich Redoubt is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017205. View the official record →
The Harwich Redoubt is a coastal artillery fortification located at Harwich in Essex, dating to the Napoleonic Wars period of the early nineteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017205.
The Harwich 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 1017205.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Harwich Low Lighthouse (0.2 km), Harwich High Lighthouse (0.3 km), The Harwich Treadwheel Crane (0.3 km).
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