Newhaven Fort, Military museum and fort in Newhaven, United Kingdom
Newhaven Fort stands atop Castle Hill with concrete fortifications spanning across cliffs that overlook the English Channel and Sussex coastline.
The fort was constructed between 1864 and 1871 as part of the Palmerston defense strategy to protect the British coast from potential French naval attacks.
The fort's exhibitions present military artifacts, wartime memorabilia, and detailed information about coastal defense systems through different historical periods.
The fort remains closed until spring 2025 for a £7.5 million restoration project that will introduce new facilities and improved exhibition spaces.
The fort features a 40-foot-wide defensive moat and represents one of the earliest applications of concrete in British military architecture.
Location: Newhaven
Inception: 1864
Operator: Wave Leisure
Address: Fort Road, Newhaven, BN9 9DS BN9 9DS
Website: https://newhavenfort.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 50.78310,0.05419
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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