birthdays until 1907, with the cannonfire being answered by a miniature frigate situated on Virginia Water in the early years of their operation. The last Bombardier situated at the fort was Master Gunner Turner of the Royal Artillery. The Bombardier was entrusted with the care of the guns and lived in Bombardier's Cottage, connected to the main house by an archway. The cannon would have been melted down as part of the war effort in 1943 had it not been for the intervention of the head of the Tower Armoury, J. G. Mann. Four guns were removed from the terrace in 1930 and placed in two pairs at the entrances to the fort. Derivative buildings Shrubs Hill Tower inspired the building of similar triangular tower follies on various large estates, including: Haldon Belvedere, also known as Lawrence Tower, (1788), Haldon House, near Exeter, Devon, built by Sir Robert Palk, 1st Baronet (1717–1798), in memory of his friend and patron General Stringer Lawrence (1697–1775). Powderham Belvedere (1773) at Powderham Castle, near Exeter, Devon, built by the Earl of Devon. References Book sources Buildings and structures in Windsor Great Park Country houses in Surrey Crown Estate Edward VIII Gothic Revival architecture in Surrey Grade I listed parks and gardens in Surrey Grade II* listed buildings in Surrey Grade II* listed houses Houses completed in 1755 Houses completed in 1828 Jeffry Wyatville buildings Royal residences in England