Tregantle Fort

Tregantle Fort
Rear view of the Fort, showing windows of accommodation casemates
Site information
OwnerMinistry of Defence
Open to
the public
No
ConditionComplete
Location
Tregantle Fort
Coordinates50°21′25″N 4°16′12″W / 50.357071°N 4.270042°W / 50.357071; -4.270042
Site history
Built1859-1865
In useTraining base
Rifle range
MaterialsEarth
Masonry
Official nameTregantle Fort
Designated19 January 1968
Reference no.1004346
Listed Building – Grade II
Official nameTregantle Fort
Designated26 January 1987
Reference no.1159255

Tregantle Fort in south east Cornwall is one of several forts surrounding Plymouth that were built as a result of a decision in Lord Palmerston's premiership to deter the French from attacking naval bases on the Channel coast.