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Maker Heights Fortifications- The Redoubts

The five Redoubts on Maker Heights will form the key elements of my Heritage Open Day walks. This post lists some of the key facts about those fortifications.

Redoubts numbers 1 to 4 are positioned in a line on the western edge of Maker Heights, and Redoubt 5 is on the northern slope of the heights, overlooking Millbrook Lake.

Plan of Maker Redoubt Number 1 Number 1 Redoubt – The Cornwall Redoubt

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