What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Rear-Admiral John Cooke 1750-1834 One of Lord St. Vincent's Captains lived here The Cooke family owned this house until 1929 Rear-Admiral Cooke built a signal turrent on the house to intercept the signalling between the castle and turrent house Recorded plaque organisation: Portchester Society.
Rear Admiral John Cooke served under Lord St. Vincent during the Napoleonic Wars, distinguishing himself as a capable naval officer; his residence featured a signal turret he constructed to intercept communications, highlighting his strategic importance in naval operations.
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