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Needles Old Battery

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Needles Old Battery
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Needles Old Battery was constructed in the early 19th century by the British government as part of coastal defenses against potential French invasion. It is remembered as a historic military site and one of the earliest artillery batteries on the Isle of Wight.

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National Trust

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