Chapel Bay Fort
Completed in 1891, it is one of the earliest known forts in the world constructed in mass concrete (with no reinforcement) and unique in being constructed to a then obsolete design.
10inch, 18 ton Rifled Muzzle-Loading Gun
The main fort is surrounded by a dry moat 30 feet deep and was originally armed with three wrought iron 10" calibre muzzleloading rifled guns. The fort was modernised in 1901 when the guns were replaced with 6" rifled breech-loading guns. Inside the fort are barracks for 100 men, along with a Master Gunner's house, Officers' Mess, toilet blocks, kitchens and magazines. During World War I the fort formed part of the defences for the Haven. Ships suspected of carrying contraband were moored in Stack Roads and examined while the guns of Chapel Bay Fort were trained on them. During World War II the fort controlled some of the anti aircraft guns which defended the Haven. For many years the fort was left in ruins. Chapel Bay Fort is now administered by a registered charity that hopes to open it to the public once extensive renovations are complete.
