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Description: Fort Bovisand Dating from 1861-69 and built as a result of the 1860 Royal Commission which arose from fears of French aggression. It consists of 23 casemates set in a curving frontage, covering the area of sea to the east side of Plymouth Breakwater. The iron shields set within the granite ashlar surrounds are up to 3 feet thick, consisting of wrought iron plates fixed to a concrete, iron or teak core. Grade II* listed - lots more interesting information here: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1379615
Title: Fort Bovisand - geograph.org.uk - 1556989
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Author: Rod Allday
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