Fort Widley, Victorian fort on Portsdown Hill, England
Fort Widley stands as a polygonal structure built with chalk, red brick, and local flint, featuring six sides and a dry defensive ditch.
The fort was constructed between 1860 and 1868 following recommendations from the Royal Commission on the Defence of the United Kingdom to protect Portsmouth.
Today the fort operates as the Peter Ashley Activity Centre, providing equestrian programs and various sports activities for all age groups.
The equestrian center offers group lessons, private sessions, and specialized programs for riders of different skill levels throughout the year.
The fort magazine was transformed into an emergency civil control centre for Portsmouth in 1953, serving this function until the end of Cold War.
Location: City of Portsmouth
Inception: 1860
Part of: Portsmouth Palmerston Forts
GPS coordinates: 50.85450,-1.06823
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:36
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