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Half Moon Battery

Archaeology

Late/Post medieval gun battery. The round, or 'Half Moon' battery was built during the reign of Henry VIII. It originally provided two embrasures for cannon (one of which was reconstructed in the 19th century in the wrong position). It was intended to protect the mouth of Peel harbour, though it may never have been particularly effective.

Peel

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: German
  • Sheading: Glenfaba
  • Grid Ref: SC2417284527

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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