Fort Tourgis, Victorian military fort in Alderney, Channel Islands
Fort Tourgis extends along the western coastline with five batteries, designed to mount 33 heavy cannons and house 346 military personnel.
The fort, completed in 1855, formed part of the British defense network against potential French naval threats in the Channel during the Victorian era.
The structure represents both British and German military engineering, as German forces modified the fort during World War II with additional gun positions.
Visitors can access Cambridge Battery and Battery No. 3 in the northern section, but need to bring torches due to limited lighting conditions.
The fort contains an intricate network of tunnels connecting exterior gun bunkers, allowing rapid movement between different sections during military operations.
Location: Alderney
GPS coordinates: 49.71920,-2.21940
Latest update: March 15, 2025 22:20
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