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Thesaurus Term/Concept: COASTAL BATTERY

Identifier 123427
Class DEFENCE OF BRITAIN
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note A site including artillery pieces and associated structures directed out to sea to engage enemy shipping and defend the coastline. Use more specific term where known.

Broader Terms/Concepts (1)

Related Terms/Concepts (4)

Narrower Terms/Concepts (5)

Instances/Examples (4)

Context Record
Monument Type MEX1052167 18th century battery associated with Martello Tower K, Walton-on-the-Naze (Monument)
Monument Type MEX6355 19th century Wing Battery, Coalhouse Fort (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1031909 Angel Gate Battery, Harwich (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1053001 Cornwallis Battery (Monument)