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Spitbank Fort

sea fort located in the Solent, near Portsmouth, England

  • TypeFortresses
  • WherePortsmouth, United Kingdom
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About Spitbank Fort

Spitbank Fort or Spitsand Fort or Spit Sand Fort or simply Spit Fort is a sea fort built as a result of the 1859 Royal Commission. The fort is one of four built as part of the Palmerston Forts constructions. Located in the Solent, near Portsmouth, England, and is now in private ownership following its sale after a period as a luxury hotel.

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1887
Official website
solentforts.com
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