Horse Sand Fort, Sea fort in Solent strait, England
Horse Sand Fort features a circular design with a diameter of 200 feet, constructed using concrete blocks covered by granite blocks and thick walls.
Built between 1865 and 1880 under Captain E. H. Stewart's design, this Palmerston fort aimed to defend against potential French naval invasions.
The fort represents Victorian military engineering with its three-level structure, including a basement and a top floor housing a lighthouse and ventilation systems.
While currently closed to the public, plans exist to transform the fort into a museum following its sale for £715,000 in October 2021.
The fort's walls measure 18 meters in thickness, with an interior filled with clay and shingle topped by concrete for enhanced structural support.
Location: Southsea
Inception: March 1888
Part of: Portsmouth Palmerston Forts
Website: http://solentforts.com
GPS coordinates: 50.75020,-1.07238
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:04
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