Dartmouth: Britain's Oldest Known Coast Artillery Fort and the Steam Railway
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Dartmouth: Britain's Oldest Known Coast Artillery Fort and the Steam Railway
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In 1388 Richard II authorised John Hawley, mayor of Dartmouth and privateer, to raise money for a fortalice by the sea. By the end of the 15th century it had an artillery tower and an iron chain that could be winched across the harbour mouth to a tower at Godmerock — the oldest known purpose-built coast artillery fort in Britain. Steam trains run along the far bank from Kingswear to Paignton, and the higher and lower ferries still cross the Dart.
Required Activities
1
of 4
Walk the gun platforms of Dartmouth Castle above the harbour mouth
2
of 4
Find where the harbour chain was anchored
3
of 4
Cross on the ferry and ride the steam train from Kingswear
4
of 4
Walk the Embankment and the Butterwalk in the town
Walk the gun platforms of Dartmouth Castle above the harbour mouth
Find where the harbour chain was anchored
Cross on the ferry and ride the steam train from Kingswear
Walk the Embankment and the Butterwalk in the town
Before you go
The steam railway runs from February to October, with only limited winter and Christmas services.
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