Derbyhaven Fort, February 19, 2013
Derbyhaven Fort was originally constructed by Henry VIII on Fort Island (St. Michael's Island) The fort was reconstructed by the then Lord of Mann, James, 7th Earl of Derby, in 1645 to protect Derbyhaven from the parliamentarians in the English Civil War.
In the 18th century, the fort served as a lighthouse.
Derbyhaven Fort, February 19, 2013
Derbyhaven Fort was originally constructed by Henry VIII on Fort Island (St. Michael's Island) The fort was reconstructed by the then Lord of Mann, James, 7th Earl of Derby, in 1645 to protect Derbyhaven from the parliamentarians in the English Civil War.
In the 18th century, the fort served as a lighthouse.
Leica camera ag LEICA X1 |
Original size: 4272x2856 |
Current: 800x535 |
filename: L2013_0467 |