Remaining wall of Fort James
Remaining wall of Fort James (82102)
- Easting
- 462077
- Northing
- 100793
A survey of Rat Island revealed that the remains of the east wall of Fort James were visible in this location. Constructed of stone and mortar the wall is protruding east from the island and is being rapidly degraded by the sea and vegetation growth. The site is part of Fort James - see MONUID 39191.
- Period
- Post-Medieval (1540 - 1901)
- Period comments
- The earliest date of the feature, as a year, if known
- 1678
- The latest date of the feature, as a year, if known
- 1827
- Monument Type - Broad
- Fortification
- Monument Type - Narrow
- Monument Description
- Evidence Type - Broad
- Architectural component
- Evidence Type - Narrow
- Evidence Description
- Object Type - Broad
- Object Type - Narrow
- Object Description
- Height OD (m)
- How accessible is the feature?
- Accessibility comments
The site is on MOD land and is not accessible to public with prior permission and written agreement from the Ministry of Defense.
Other records:
- NRHE Number
- Unknown
- NT HBSMR Number
- Unknown
- HER Event Number
- 19264
- External Link
- None
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- Date of survey
- 21st May, 2016
- Feature located?
- Yes
- State of the tide
- Low
- Proximity to coast edge
- Coast edge
- Coastal processes
- Active sea erosion
- Is there a coastal defence?
- No
- Other threats?
- Vegetation growth
- If other, please specify
- How visible are the remains? ABOVE GROUND
- Not visible
- How visible are the remains in the face of the cliff, ridge or dune? IN SECTION
- Limited visibility in section
- Do you know if the feature is?
- Has local associations/history
- What actions (if any) would you recommend for this feature?
It is recommended that a measured section drawing is undertaken on the remaining part of the wall.
- Do you have any other comments?
