Scheduled MonumentsEnglandA 19th century artillery fort known as Littlehampton Fort, 317m south west of the Windmill Theatre

A 19th century artillery fort known as Littlehampton Fort, 317m south west of the Windmill Theatre

England
List entry 1005809
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History & significance

Littlehampton Fort is a nineteenth-century coastal defence fortification located in Sussex, England, situated approximately 317 metres south-west of the Windmill Theatre. The fort was constructed during the period of enhanced coastal fortification in southern England, reflecting contemporary military concerns about potential invasion from continental Europe. Built as an artillery fort, the structure exemplifies the design principles of Victorian-era coastal defence works, incorporating features intended to accommodate cannon batteries and garrison troops. The fort remains a significant example of nineteenth-century military engineering and survives as a scheduled ancient monument under national heritage protection.

A 19th century artillery fort known as Littlehampton Fort, 317m south west of the Windmill Theatre is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005809. View the official record →

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What is A 19th century artillery fort known as Littlehampton Fort, 317m south west of the Windmill Theatre?

Littlehampton Fort is a nineteenth-century coastal defence fortification located in Sussex, England, situated approximately 317 metres south-west of the Windmill Theatre. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005809.

Who is responsible for protecting A 19th century artillery fort known as Littlehampton Fort, 317m south west of the Windmill Theatre?

A 19th century artillery fort known as Littlehampton Fort, 317m south west of the Windmill Theatre is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1005809.

What other scheduled monuments are near A 19th century artillery fort known as Littlehampton Fort, 317m south west of the Windmill Theatre?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval earthworks E and SE of St Mary's Church (2.6 km), Romano-British villa and traces of Iron Age occupation 500m WSW of New Barn (4.2 km), Tortington Augustinian priory and ponds, including part of priory precinct (5.2 km).

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