Viewpoints · South East England
Battery Observation Post
Battery Observation Post is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Newhaven Harbour · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Battery Observation Post is a named viewpoint in East Sussex, South-East England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Lewes parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Newhaven Harbour, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area BN9.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Brighton to Newhaven Cliffs SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Battery Observation Post is a viewpoint located in Newhaven, East Sussex, South-East England. It is part of the Brighton to Newhaven Cliffs Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7827, 0.0533
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Lewes
- Parish
- Newhaven
- Postcode
- BN9 9DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewes
- Nearest railway station
- Newhaven Harbour — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.newhavenfort.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w1365406528 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Battery Observation Post?
- Battery Observation Post is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN9 9DS), in the parish of Newhaven.
- Is Battery Observation Post a protected site?
- Yes — Battery Observation Post is part of the Brighton to Newhaven Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Battery Observation Post free to visit?
- Yes, Battery Observation Post is free to enter.
- How do I get to Battery Observation Post?
- The nearest railway station is Newhaven Harbour, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN9 9DS.