Archaeological sites · South West England
Verne High Angle Battery
In or near Fortuneswell.
Verne High Angle Battery — archaeological in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth · 6.6 km
About
Verne High Angle Battery is a archaeological located in england south east. British historic ruins recorded in OpenStreetMap. Many such sites are scheduled monuments or listed structures.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Isle of Portland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Verne High Angle Battery is an archaeological site located in South-East England. This coastal artillery battery was constructed in the late 19th century and played a role in coastal defence. The site features remains of gun emplacements and associated structures, providing insight into military engineering of the period. Visitors can explore the remnants of this historical fortification, situated on elevated ground with views of the surrounding area.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5580, -2.4330
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Portland
- Postcode
- DT5 1FR
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth — 6.6 km
Sources
- osm: w1062394575 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q7921969 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Verne High Angle Battery?
- Verne High Angle Battery is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT5 1FR), in the parish of Portland.
- What is Verne High Angle Battery?
- Verne High Angle Battery — archaeological in england south east.
- How do I get to Verne High Angle Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT5 1FR.
- Is Verne High Angle Battery a protected site?
- Yes — Verne High Angle Battery is part of the Isle of Portland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Verne High Angle Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT5 1FR.