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Fort Grey Tower In Rocquaine Bay In Guernsey Island

Fort Grey, a fortress next to the tidal beach. A small fort built on the remnants of the medieval era Chateau de Rocquaine, colloquially known as the ''cup and saucer'', a Martello tower located on a tidal rock in Rocquaine Bay in Saint Peter, Guernsey on the west coast of the island. Its white tower was originally built as a defense by the British in 1804 during the Napoleonic Wars, the builder was a local man, Thomas Henry from Clos du Valle. The fort was named after Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey, who was Governor of Guernsey. It is a Protected Monument and operates as a local shipwreck museum. Guernsey, Channel Islands on August 2022 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #9363654
Date taken: 21 August 2022
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Photographer: Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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