Bayard's Fort  - Dartmouth
Bayard's Fort - Dartmouth

A closer view of Bayard's Fort / Bearscove Castle - a blockhouse - built to house a small artillery garrison
and to protect the gunners and ammunition from attack.
Built 1509-10 to protect the mouth of the Harbour.
11 gun ports at ground level.

Ref: 8015

Date: 25/06/2020

Location: SX 8822 5096

Bayard's Fort  - Dartmouth

A closer view of Bayard's Fort / Bearscove Castle - a blockhouse - built to house a small artillery garrison
and to protect the gunners and ammunition from attack.
Built 1509-10 to protect the mouth of the Harbour.
11 gun ports at ground level.

Ref: 8015

Date: 25/06/2020

Location: SX 8822 5096