Defensible Barracks, Pembroke Dock
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Defensible Barracks, Pembroke Dock
Image: © Gordon Hatton Taken: 22 Oct 2013
This impressive structure is located on Barrack Hill which overlooks the town and old naval dockyard area. It was constructed in the 1840's at a cost of £39,323.9s.9d [not sure what the 9d was spent on]. The site is surrounded by a deep dry moat and has diamond shaped stone and earth ramparts from which gunfire could be directed. Currently unused, but evidence of repair work ongoing.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.689515
Longitude
-4.951944