Cliffe Fort, Victorian fortification in Cliffe and Cliffe Woods, England
The granite-faced casements of Cliffe Fort contain specialized tunnels designed for ammunition storage and lighting arrangements throughout the military structure.
Built between 1861 and 1870 at a cost of £163,000, Cliffe Fort served as a defensive structure against potential French naval attacks on the River Thames.
The fort represents 19th-century British military engineering, featuring advanced defense systems and architectural solutions adapted to marshy ground conditions.
Access to Cliffe Fort remains restricted as the structure sits on private property owned by Brett Aggregates and contains numerous flooded areas.
The fort housed one of the first Brennan torpedo launching stations in 1887, marking a significant advancement in British coastal defense technology.
Location: Cliffe and Cliffe Woods
Inception: 1861
Part of: Chatham Palmerston Forts
GPS coordinates: 51.46360,0.45583
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:52
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