Palmerston Forts, Bristol Channel

Palmerston Forts, Bristol Channel

The Palmerston Forts along the Bristol Channel include:

*Brean Down Fort, Weston-super-Mare
*Flat Holm Battery, Flat Holm
*Lavernock Battery, Penarth
*Nell's Point Battery, Barry Island
*Steep Holm Battery, Steep Holm


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