Palmerston Forts, Milford Haven
- Palmerston Forts, Milford Haven
The Palmerston Forts around Milford Haven include:
*Fort Hubberstone
*Popton Fort
*Scoveston Fort
*South Hook Fort
*Stack Rock Fort
*Thorn Island Fort
*Llanion Battery
*Martello Towers (Pembroke Dock)
*St Cathrine's Fort
*Chapel Bay Fort
*East Blockhouse
*West Blockhouse
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