Shoreham Fort, Military fort in Shoreham Beach, England
The fort features a gun platform elevated 15 feet above sea level, with ramparts, defensive ditches, and three brick-roofed caponiers at wall angles.
Built in 1857 during political tensions with France, this defensive structure cost £11,685 and served as a prototype for subsequent Palmerston fortifications across Britain.
The First Sussex Artillery Volunteers maintained the fort, demonstrating exceptional shooting skills and securing recognition through competition victories in 1865.
Access to the fort requires following brown tourist signs from A259 to Fort Haven, with parking available at the council-operated pay-and-display facility.
The fort grounds contain the last functional First World War Nissen Hut in the United Kingdom, now utilized for educational programming.
Location: Adur
Inception: 1857
Website: https://shorehamfort.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 50.82740,-0.25005
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:54
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