WV6046 : 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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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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year taken
2010
- Grid Square
- WV6046, 31 images (more nearby)
- Photographer
- 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
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MGRS:
WV 6041 4626 [10m precision]
WGS84: 49:9.9708N 2:10.2788W - Photographer Location
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MGRS:
WV 6045 4631 - View Direction
- Southwest (about 225 degrees)
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