Bembridge Fort, Victorian coastal fort in Bembridge, United Kingdom
Bembridge Fort features thick brick walls and gun emplacements positioned at the highest point of Bembridge Down, overlooking the Solent waters and coastline.
The fort, constructed between 1862 and 1867 for £48,925, formed part of the Palmerston Forts network designed to protect against French invasion under Napoleon III.
The structure demonstrates Victorian military engineering through its hexagonal design, originally accommodating 4 officers and 106 men with six Armstrong guns.
The National Trust currently maintains the fort, with guided tours available by appointment to explore the military architecture and defense installations.
Between 1880 and 1900, the fort served as an experimental station for submarine detection, using specialized cables extending from the structure into the sea.
Location: Bembridge
Inception: July 1867
Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/bembridge-fort
GPS coordinates: 50.67170,-1.11762
Latest update: March 11, 2025 02:08
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