Redoubt is a Grade II* listed building in the Tendring local planning authority area, England. First listed on 20 June 1972. A Modern Fortification. 1 related planning application.

Redoubt

WRENN ID: lesser-casement-lake
Grade: II*
Local Planning Authority: Tendring
Country: England
Date first listed: 20 June 1972
Type: Fortification
Period: Modern
Source: Historic England listing

Description

HARWICH

TM2632SW MAIN ROAD 609-1/3/95 (South East side) 20/06/72 Redoubt

GV II*

Redoubt. 1808-1810. Of brick and granite. Circular plan form with internal courtyard and brick vaulted chambers. Circular dry moat and original drawbridge replaced by concrete span. Some original fittings including iron railings, hoist and lantern in magazine wall. Designed as bomb-proof fortification with effective artillery power to withstand lengthy siege. Remodelled in 1861 to same basic plan. Upper level contains batteries, originally for ten 24-pounder cannon, one of which dated 1865 has been excavated from moat. Moat revetment in brick.

Listing NGR: TM2616432179

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