Kingston upon Hull, South End Battery

Has been described as a Possible Artillery Fort

There are no visible remains

NameKingston upon Hull, South End Battery
Alternative Names
Historic CountryYorkshire
Modern AuthorityKingston upon Hull; City of
1974 AuthorityHumberside
Civil ParishKingston upon Hull

This battery was built 1626-7 for defence against the Spanish, and further strengthened in 1629. This and the adjacent Artillery Ground survived until 1801 when the corporation petitioned for their demolition. A battery is known here, 1540. (PastScape)

Not scheduled

Not Listed

Historic England (PastScape) Defra or Monument number(s)
County Historic Environment Record
OS Map Grid ReferenceTA100282
Latitude53.7393798828125
Longitude-0.332359999418259
Eastings510090
Northings428290
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