More information : In April 1993 the RCHME surveyed the site of the former ravelin, part of the early 19th century defences of Sheerness dockyard, at the request of English Heritage, in response to the threat of partial destruction during redevelopment of the site.
The ravelin, built in 1816, formed part of the Sheerness Lines, the middle of three concentric defences around the town, built between 1780 and 1820 [TQ 97 NW 3]. The main surviving feature is a musketry wall, 0.74m thick, and 2.42m high, of brick construction, pierced by gun loops covering the approaches to the ravelin. Earthworks 30m north east and south east of the wall indicate the former site of an outer moat. In addition to the wall a small concrete and brick building of uncertain function, possibly an accomodation block, and shown on the O.S. map of 1828 was also recorded
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