4.6 - GOODWICK - DINAS HEAD
Fishguard Old Fort
Fishguard Old Fort
The Old Fort (1781 / 5 ) on Castle Point , overlooks Fishguard Harbour and was built after the town was bombarded by the privateer "Black Prince".
It was originally armed with eight nine-pounder guns . During the attempted French invasion of 1797 , a single cannon ball was fired , forcing the French ships to land at Carregwasted .
The Old Fort (1781 / 5 ) on Castle Point , overlooks Fishguard Harbour and was built after the town was bombarded by the privateer "Black Prince".
It was originally armed with eight nine-pounder guns . During the attempted French invasion of 1797 , a single cannon ball was fired , forcing the French ships to land at Carregwasted .
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