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Eastbourne Redoubt
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Willem VS
December 18, 2022
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The Redoubt is a circular coastal defense fortress on the coast. Built in 1805 as part of preparations for the Napoleonic Wars, the building is now owned by Eastbourne Borough Council.
It was one of many Martello towers built on the Sussex coast. Although it was manned with guns, it was never actually needed against the French.
The fort used to be open to the public but closed in 2019 and currently has planks covering the entrance.
It was one of many Martello towers built on the Sussex coast. Although it was manned with guns, it was never actually needed against the French.
The fort used to be open to the public but closed in 2019 and currently has planks covering the entrance.
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Brian
May 9, 2016
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Eastbourne Redoubt is a circular coastal defence fort at Eastbourne, East Sussex, on the south coast of England. It was built in 1805 as part of the British anti-invasion preparations during the Napoleonic Wars. The redoubt is now open to the public and houses a military museum.
Amy
January 12, 2020
Cycling
Eastbourne Redoubt was built in 1804 to protect the south coast of England against invasion during the Napoleonic Wars. The circular defence fort measures 224 feet (68 meters) in diameter and is mostly built from brick and granite. You can visit the former cook house, detention rooms and cells, and gun platforms, as well as a military musem.
You can visit the redoubt from 10am - 5pm during summer. Entrance to the gun platform and parade ground is free. There is also a cafe.
You can visit the redoubt from 10am - 5pm during summer. Entrance to the gun platform and parade ground is free. There is also a cafe.
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