Tilbury Fort, Military fort in Tilbury, England.
The star-shaped fortress stands on the north bank of the Thames River, featuring angular bastions and water-filled moats with two lines of riverbank gun positions.
Henry VIII constructed the initial blockhouse in 1539 to protect London from French attacks, leading to significant expansions under Sir Bernard de Gomme from 1670.
The fort contains the earliest surviving 18th-century gunpowder magazines in Britain, representing the development of military architecture through different historical periods.
English Heritage operates guided tours through the fort's grounds, moats, and magazine passages on weekends between 10 AM and 4 PM throughout the year.
The defensive structure served as the location where Queen Elizabeth I delivered her speech to troops before the Spanish Armada's anticipated invasion in 1588.
Location: Tilbury
Location: Thurrock
Inception: 1539
Operator: English Heritage
Part of: Device Forts
Address: Fort Road, Tilbury, Thurrock RM18 7NR RM18 7NR RM18 7NR
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/tilbury-fort
GPS coordinates: 51.45276,0.37430
Latest update: May 15, 2025 17:27
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