Tregantle Fort
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Tregantle Fort in south east Cornwall is one of several forts surrounding Plymouth that were built as a result of a decision in Lord Palmerston's premiership to deter the French from attacking naval bases on the Channel coast.
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Tregantle Fort | |
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Coordinates | 50.357071°N 4.270042°W / 50.357071; -4.270042 |
Site information | |
Owner | Ministry of Defence |
Open to the public | No |
Condition | Complete |
Site history | |
Built | 1859-1865 |
In use | Training base Rifle range |
Materials | Earth Masonry |
Official name | Tregantle Fort |
Designated | 19 January 1968 |
Reference no. | 1004346 |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
Official name | Tregantle Fort |
Designated | 26 January 1987 |
Reference no. | 1159255 |
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