Redcliff Battery, Isle of Wight
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Redcliff Battery is a battery located to the west of the Culver Cliffs and east of Yaverland on the Isle of Wight, England. It is one of the many Palmerston Forts built on the island to protect it in response to a perceived French invasion. Construction of the battery began in April 1861 and was complete by September 1863 at a cost of £4,776. Most of it has fallen into the sea. Only small amount left May 2020 ()
Demolished: 1861Built: 1863 (161 years ago)Coordinates: 50°39'58"N, 1°5'53"W
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Isle of Wight
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- Calculate routeDuck Pond 16 min walk
- Calculate routeWhitecliff Bay 18 min walk
- Calculate routeBembridge Airport 20 min walk
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Redcliff Battery?
Nearby attractions include Culver Battery, Bembridge (1 min walk), Bembridge Down, Bembridge (17 min walk), Culver Down, Bembridge (17 min walk), Steynewood Battery, Bembridge (22 min walk).
How to get to Redcliff Battery by public transport?
The nearest stations to Redcliff Battery:
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- Duck Pond • Lines: 8 (16 min walk)
- Whitecliff Bay • Lines: 8 (18 min walk)
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