Coastguard Stations: Introductions to Heritage Assets

by Joanna Smith

Since Roman times structures have watched over England's shore and coastal waters to prevent smuggling, to co-ordinate assistance to ships in distress and as part of defensive facilities. Since 1822 many sites have been operated by Her Majesty's Coastguard. In the 1920s life-saving became its primary role, along with coastal observation. Until the late 20th century the basic elements of a Coastguard station usually consisted of living accommodation,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1848024517
• ISBN13: 9781848024519
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: Historic England
• Length: 20 Pages