Woolpack Battery was built in the late 19th, early 20th century as defenses for a signalling and re-fuelling station being built by the Navy. With a south south westerly aspect, the sunsets here are gorgeous, but the views are beautiful any time of the day.

David

August 10, 2022

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Try lining up a cannon with a passing ship 😄

Andy

August 24, 2022

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Amazing views, especially at dawn & dusk looking over towards St Agnes lighthouse

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Location: St Mary's, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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