Fort Luton, Victorian fort in Medway, England
The fort features concrete-lined ditches reaching depths of 30 feet and encompasses barracks within its D-shaped rampart structure.
Constructed between 1876 and 1892, Fort Luton formed part of five fortifications designed to protect the landward approaches to Chatham from potential invasion threats.
The fort stands as a representation of Victorian military engineering and serves as an educational resource for understanding 19th-century British defensive strategies.
Located at coordinates 51.366111, 0.530556, the fort maintains protected status as a scheduled monument and welcomes visitors interested in military architecture.
Despite its design as an artillery fortification, historical records indicate that Fort Luton never received any permanent artillery installations during its operational period.
Location: Medway
Inception: 1876
Website: http://fortluton.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.36611,0.53056
Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:20
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