The Site Today
Today the gun platform, ditch, Carnot wall and caponniers can be seen in their restored state. The foundations of parts of the barrack block and parade ground can be made out. The World War 2 observation post can be seen on the West rampart. Outside the fort to the East is an observation tower, now operated by volunteers from the National Coastwatch Institution and used to watch the harbour entrance and sea approaches.
The Redoubt is currently being restored by a local group of volunteers, the aim being to restore it and create a museum based in the ammunition store beneath the old Coastguard tower which is to be demolished.
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