Palmerston Forts, Bristol Channel
- Palmerston Forts, Bristol Channel
The Palmerston Forts along the Bristol Channel include:
*Brean Down Fort, Weston-super-Mare
*Flat Holm Battery, Flat Holm
*Lavernock Battery, Penarth
*Nell's Point Battery, Barry Island
*Steep Holm Battery, Steep Holm
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