WV6046 : Coastal Artillery Observation Tower, Noirmont Point

Coastal Artillery Observation Tower, Noirmont Point
Coastal Artillery Observation Tower, Noirmont Point
A massive structure, with a brooding clifftop presence over the island's sea approaches, it is, for many, one of the most potent symbols of the Occupation. The tower was, in fact, known as a "Marine Peilstand" or "naval direction- finding tower", and is one of three constructed in Jersey, out of a planned total of nine.

The design of these towers is unique to the Channel Islands, and may take its inspiration from the 18th century Round Towers that ring the local coastline. The observation slits, set in 2 metres of concrete, provide an impressive setting for the distant sea views towards France. On top of the tower is a mounting for a 2cm Flak Oerlikon anti-aircraft gun.

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2010
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Gerald England   (find more nearby)
Image classification
Geograph
Date Taken
Monday, 4 October, 2010   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 25 October, 2010
Category
Tower   (more nearby)
Subject Location
MGRS: geotagged! WV 6041 4626 [10m precision]
WGS84: 49:9.9708N 2:10.2788W
Photographer Location
MGRS: geotagged! WV 6045 4631
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Southwest (about 225 degrees)
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