Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
PE333
Name
Chapel Bay Fort
Date of Designation
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Pembrokeshire
Community
Angle
Easting
185878
Northing
203638
Broad Class
Defence
Site Type
Fort
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Ancient Monument.
Late 19th century rectangular (in plan) fort on the edge of the cliff, with a deep revetted ditch on three sides flanked by two polyground caponeres provided with loops for musketry. The open batter was thoroughly remodelled in the 1900s for heavier guns and remained in service until the end of World War I. It was dismantled and sold in 1932.
Magazines are below the battery and two ranges of single story barracks behind.