WESTERN HEIGHTS CITADEL

Part of the Western Heights defences which also comprise North Centre Bastion and Drop Redoubt, St Martin's Battery and Citadel Batteries as well as the Grand Shaft Stairs.

The Citadel was started between 1804 and 1815, and was then extended during the 1860's. It has been used as a Young Offenders Institution since 1957. It is in fairly good condition, particularly the Outer Bastion to the north and the Officer's Mess to the south.

Private.


Photos Charles Taylor
Directions
On the western side, parts can be seen from the footpath that runs around the Heights.

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