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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1940-1950s) - A Canadian coastal defense fort established in 1943 during [[World War II]] at Chebucto Head in present day Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Abandoned in 1950s. Also known as [[Chebucto Head Battery]].
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==History of {{PAGENAME}}==
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The Chebucto Head Battery was originally built as a [[World War II]] concrete coastal gun battery with three 6" Mark 24 guns on Mark 5 mounts. Construction began on the complex in the winter of 1940, construction difficulties delayed installation of the guns until the winter of 1941-42. A number of searchlight shelters lined the shore and other facilities included a BC/Fire Control Station and RDF station.

The battery remained active after the end of [[World War II]] until the 1950s when it was deactivated. The 6" guns were removed and shipped Portugal in 1956.
== Current Status ==
Private property at Chebucto Head, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Some remains with private dwellings built on some of the battery emplacements.
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'''Location:''' Chebucto Head, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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'''See Also:'''
* [[Devils Point Battery]]

'''Sources:''' 
* {{Gander}}, page 7
* {{Naftel}}, page 46-51

'''Links:'''
* [http://www.northamericanforts.com/Canada/ns2.html#coast North American Forts - Fort Chebucto]
* [http://www.uer.ca/locations/show.asp?locid=27472 UER - Fort Chebucto]

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