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In 1892, it was reported that the battery was armed with eight 64-pounder guns, and by 1902, two 12-pounder quick-firing guns had been installed. A 40 mm Bofors gun was added during World War II. As the 20th-century progressed, the fort fell into disuse. In 1996, HMNB Portland closed and
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