Clifford's Fort, Military fort in North Shields, England
The defensive structure includes stone walls, a three-story redoubt, and a riverside gun battery positioned at the mouth of the River Tyne.
Constructed in 1672 during the Anglo-Dutch Wars, the fort initially contained thirty cannons and operated under the command of Tynemouth Castle until 1839.
The fort transformed from a military installation to a fish processing facility, reflecting the industrial changes in North Shields over the centuries.
The restored fort contains the Old Low Light museum, which presents exhibits about local maritime history and coastal defense systems.
From 1888 to 1928, the fort served as headquarters for submarine miners who deployed underwater explosives to protect the Tyne harbor.
Location: North Tyneside
GPS coordinates: 55.00980,-1.43348
Latest update: March 5, 2025 05:13
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