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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · South West England

Brownstone Battery Gun Emplacement

In or near Kingswear.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Brownstone Battery Gun Emplacement — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Inner Froward Point - geograph.org.uk - 1544628

Tom Jolliffe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Kingswear · 2.5 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Brownstone Battery Gun Emplacement is a historic house located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Froward Point SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Brownstone Battery Gun Emplacement is a historic site located in South-West England. This military installation features remnants of coastal artillery from the late 19th century, reflecting the strategic military developments of the era. It is an example of the region's wartime heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.3362, -3.5440
County
Devon
District
South Hams
Parish
Kingswear
Postcode
TQ6 0EH
Parliamentary constituency
South Devon
Nearest railway station
Kingswear2.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Brownstone Battery Gun Emplacement?
Brownstone Battery Gun Emplacement is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ6 0EH), in the parish of Kingswear.
What is Brownstone Battery Gun Emplacement?
Brownstone Battery Gun Emplacement — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Brownstone Battery Gun Emplacement?
The nearest railway station is Kingswear, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ6 0EH.
Is Brownstone Battery Gun Emplacement a protected site?
Yes — Brownstone Battery Gun Emplacement is part of the Froward Point SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Brownstone Battery Gun Emplacement?
The nearest railway station is Kingswear, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ6 0EH.