During the Civil War in the 1640's, Chudleigh Fort was used by Parliamentarians as an eight cannon defence against incoming Royalist attacks.
It gave a good view of the river below as it probably rained a lot less in those days. 
The old Civil War Fort was actually just a plain earthwork but, early in the nineteenth century, was rebuilt to include Castle style battlements. 
It has been dull, mizzly and drizzly all day, and I couldn't get any camera shots without a shower door impression from the lens, hence the 'phone blip instead. 
That's the end of the history lesson. Double games is off the timetable until further notice. 

Many thanks to steveng for hosting the history themed wide wednesday.