Monument record LWT 533 - Ness Battery
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Summary
The Ness had been fortified in Henry VIIIs reign, but the old battery had been washed away shortly after 1715( see TM59SE306). In 1781 a new battery was constructed mounting four 32-pounders and two 9-pounders. It was an irregular hexagon in plan. A ditch surrounded it on all sides, and a blockhouse covered th gorge. By 1870 the battery, like its predecessors, had been washed away.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5561 9367 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59SE |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
The Ness had been fortified in Henry VIIIs reign, but the old battery had been washed away shortly after 1715( see TM59SE306). In 1781 a new battery was constructed mounting four 32-pounders and two 9-pounders. It was an irregular hexagon in plan. A ditch surrounded it on all sides, and a blockhouse covered th gorge. By 1870 the battery, like its predecessors, had been washed away.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SXS50116 Monograph: Kent, Peter. 1988. Fortifications of East Anglia.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 26 2022 12:41PM