The west side was the weakest point of the defence against Norman threat.

Instinctively she knew that the Gatling emplacement was the strongest point of the defence, and headed for it.

For several centuries, the island remained the focal point of the defence of the three original towns that were to become modern Plymouth.

A second member of the defence team, Stephen Lushington, then spoke for a shorter time to highlight the main points of the defence case.

North Lindse-with its stone barn-became the strong point of the defence, with South Lindse being used to keep Norwegian prisoners; 15 military personnel and 40 civilians.