Lye Mun West Battery, Lye Yue Mun [1887- ]

Submitted by Rob on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 21:43

Current condition

Ruin

Date completed

1 Mar 1887

(Day is approximate.)

Year completed is: Accurate.
Condition at last visit: Ruin
Date of last visit: Nov-2014
Ref: ROB-00131
Other: Museum of Coastal Defence

Timeline:

1886: Construction commenced in March, estimated cost £7,600. (Central and Western Btys were estimated for, and built, in one contract). (WO 78/5357).
1887: Construction completed in March, actual cost £7,252. (WO 78/5357).
1887: Initial Armament:2 x 9" RML 12 ton guns on Sliding Carriages. (WO 78/5357).
1889: 2 x 9" RML guns. (CAB 11/57).
1890: QF gun Casemate commenced construction in September, estimated cost £285. (WO 78/5357).
1892: QF gun Casemate construction completed in March, actual cost £301.0.10 (WO 78/5357).
1892: Initial Armament: 2 x 6 pdr QF Hotchkiss guns. (WO 78/5357).

Note: This Casemate is sometimes referred to as Lye Mun Pass Bty, however this is a generic term used at that time to cover any Lye Mun Bty facing the Lye Mun Pass itself e.g. Lye Mun Pass - West Bty. (CAB 11/58). In all Armament Lists, from 1894 to 1907 inclusive, these 2 x 6 pdr QF guns are listed as part of the armament of West Bty.

1894: 2 x 9" RML guns, 2 x 6 pdr QF guns. (CAB 11/57).
1897: 2 x 9" RML guns, 2 x 6 pdr QF guns. (CAB 11/57).
1900: 2 x 9" RML guns, 2 x 6 pdr QF guns. (CAB 11/57).
1901: 2 x 9" RML guns, 2 x 6 pdr QF guns. (CAB 11/57).
1903: 2 x 9" RML guns, 2 x 6 pdr QF guns. (CAB 11/57).
1904: 2 x 9" RML guns, 2 x 6 pdr QF guns mounted, only 6 pdr QF approved. (CAB 11/57).
1905: 2 x 9" RML guns, 2 x 6 pdr QF guns mounted, only 6 pdr QF approved. (CAB 11/57).
1906: 2 x 9" RML guns, 2 x 6 pdr QF guns mounted, only 6 pdr QF approved. (CAB 11/57).
1907: 2 x 6 pdr QF mounted, to be reduced. (CAB 11/57).
1908: Not listed.
1914: Proposed revision for 2 x 4.7" QF guns. (WO 78/5352).
1917: 2 x 4.7" QF guns. (Listed as Lyemun Pass, West Bty). (CAB 11/58).
1921: 2 x 4.7" QF guns. (Listed as West Lyemun). (CAB 11/58).
1936: 2 x 4.7" QF guns. (ADM 116/3490).
1936: 2 x 4.7" QF guns at Lyemun will be unnecessary when Collinson Bty built. (CAB 11/58).
1941: 2 x 4.7" QF guns removed to Belchers Lower Bty. (WO 106/2394).
2000: Battery area became part of the Museum of Coastal Defence. The QF Casemate and one 9" RML gunpit, along with the magazine, renovated for display.