Listing Type : Coast Defence Battery
Location : England
Grenville Battery was built within the old Maker No.4 Redoubt on Maker Heights.
Between 1887 and 1890 two 12.5-inch 38 ton RML guns were mounted on the south flank of the Redoubt facing the entrance to Plymouth Sound. In 1899 these RMLs were replaced by three 4.7-inch Q.F. guns. The installation of these new guns saw the loss of the old 12.5-inch emplacements. These guns remained operational until the interwar years.
Immediately adjacent to Grenville Battery is Marker Battery and the name of the two batteries is often confused.
The drawing of the battery with the two RML guns in the images, is credited to Richard Fisher through the Rame Conservation Trust. With thanks.
The illustration is by Richard Fisher. The soldiers are re-enactors from the 32nd regiment of foot. Please contact the Rame Conservation Trust for further information.
Thanks for this Brian. I, along with other Fortress Study Group Members (FSG), have had some great visits to the Marker area. I have now credited the image to Richard Fisher, thanks.
Brian I have now credited that image. Are you happy for me to leave it up there? Thanks John