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| HER Number: | MCO62408 |
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| Name: | PENDENNIS - World War Two gun emplacement |
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Summary
In 1941 a breech-loading 60-pdr Mk I gun on a Mk I carriage was emplaced in the bastion for the close defence of Half Moon Battery. This was replaced by a 75mm gun in 1943.
Protected Status: None recorded
Other Statuses/Codes: none recorded
Monument Type(s):
Full description
In 1941 a breech-loading 60-pdr Mk I gun on a Mk I carriage was emplaced in the bastion for the close defence of Half Moon Battery. This was replaced by a 75mm gun in 1943 (1).
<1> Linzey, R, 2000, Fortress Falmouth. An conservation plan for the historic defences of Falmouth Haven Vol II (2000), site P1.5 (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 P1.5. |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- ECO455 - Fortress Falmouth
Related records
| 18709 | Part of: PENDENNIS - Post Medieval fort (Monument) |
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