Off the Pembrokeshire coast lies Stack Rock Fort, a long-abandoned island fort that has become a haven for nature. Photographer Steve Liddiard had the opportunity to explore this 19th Century time capsule and was amazed by its cathedral-like structure, overgrown with sea birds circling overhead. The fort, which was built between 1850 and 1852 to defend against a potential sea invasion, is now owned by Anoniiem, a community interest company, with plans to preserve it as a "living ruin." The goal is to stabilize the fort in its current state, maintaining the unique combination of nature and architecture it now possesses. The project presents various challenges, as the fort is a scheduled monument, part of the national park, and can only be accessed by boat under specific conditions. Security issues have also arisen due to trespassers lighting bonfires on the site. Nonetheless, the team of volunteers, led by director Nick, is committed to the passion project of preserving the fort and eventually making it accessible to explorers while retaining its aesthetic appeal as a natural sanctuary.
