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| HER Number: | MCO62365 |
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| Name: | PENDENNIS - World War Two defence posts |
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Summary
During World War Two close defence of the east flank of the fort was provided by four slit trenches dug into the apron of the redundant 12-pdr battery. These were code named BESA and PRESTON. Each concealed two men covering the wire to the east of the fort.
Protected Status: None recorded
Other Statuses/Codes: none recorded
Monument Type(s):
Full description
During World War Two close defence of the east flank of the fort was provided by four slit trenches dug into the apron of the redundant 12-pdr battery. These were code named BESA and PRESTON. Each concealed two men covering the wire to the east of the fort (1).
<1> Linzey, R, 2000, Fortress Falmouth. An conservation plan for the historic defences of Falmouth Haven Vol II (2000), Site J1.4 (Cornwall Event Report). SCO1563.
Sources / Further Reading
| [1] | SCO1563 - Cornwall Event Report: Linzey, R. 2000. Fortress Falmouth. An conservation plan for the historic defences of Falmouth Haven Vol II (2000). Site J1.4. |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- ECO455 - Fortress Falmouth
Related records
| 18709 | Part of: PENDENNIS - Post Medieval fort (Monument) |
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