Survey Data
Reg No
20908786
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Historical, Social, Technical
Previous Name
Fort Westmoreland originally Westmoreland Fort
Original Use
Battery
Date
1840 - 1860
Coordinates
180623, 64577
Date Recorded
06/09/2007
Date Updated
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Description
Detached gun room, built c. 1850, comprising ashlar walls to north elevation with external staircases to east and west. Oculi over camber-headed openings having limestone surrounds, keystones and recessed timber battened doors with metal gates. Half-barrel vaulted brick corridors and concrete corridors to interior leading to gun room having cannon dated 1918. Concrete cantilevered canopy to south elevation over firing range.
Appraisal
This gun room is a notable example of nineteenth century architecture converted to house twentieth century weaponry. The site remains substantially intact and serves as a reminder of Spike Island's strategic location.