Disused stone building forming part of Fishguard Fort, defending the Lower Town Harbour, built in 1780.

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Fishguard Fort occupies a natural defensive site on a promontory overlooking Lower Town Harbour. It was built in about 1780 in response to the threat posed by privateer raiders and in particular the activities of Paul Jones and Stephen Manhant. Built at the expense of the Lord Lieutenant, Sir Hugh Owen, the fort was supplied with guns by the Board of Ordnance which also provided gunnery training for local volunteers.

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Size: 5125px × 3410px
Location: Lower Town, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, West Wales, UK, Europe
Photo credit: © Paul Sampson / Travel / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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