The Old Redoubt and later Victorian Rifle Range Target, 540m south west of Berry Head Fort

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History & significance

The Old Redoubt and later Victorian Rifle Range Target, located 540 metres south west of Berry Head Fort near Brixham in Devon, is a Napoleonic War defensive structure subsequently adapted for military training purposes during the Victorian period. The site comprises an earthwork redoubt constructed during the early nineteenth century as part of the coastal defence network protecting the South Devon coast from French invasion threats. The monument was later converted into a target range for rifle practice, reflecting the nineteenth century military emphasis on artillery and musketry training. The physical remains preserve evidence of both its original fortification function and its subsequent use as a training facility, making it a significant example of the layered military history of the Berry Head coastal defence complex.

The Old Redoubt and later Victorian Rifle Range Target, 540m south west of Berry Head Fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021430. View the official record →

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