St Anthony Battery

St Anthony Battery
St Anthony Head
Cornwall
England
The excavated and restored eastern gun emplacement of St Anthony Battery.
Site information
OwnerNational Trust
Open to
the public		Yes
Location
St Anthony Battery
Coordinates50°14′18″N 5°01′38″W / 50.23833°N 5.02722°W / 50.23833; -5.02722
Site history
Built1895-97
In use1897-1956

St Anthony Battery is a former 19th century gun battery at St Anthony Head, Roseland Peninsula, Cornwall, England. It was built in 1895–1897 and served during both World Wars. Following its decommissioning in 1956, the battery was acquired by the National Trust.

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