Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFort Brockhurst

Fort Brockhurst

England
List entry 1013401
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fort Brockhurst is a mid-nineteenth-century coastal defence fort situated near Gosport in Hampshire. Built between 1858 and 1862 as part of a programme of coastal fortification in response to perceived French naval threats, the fort exemplifies the Victorian military engineering of the period. The structure comprises a brick-built polygonal fort with casemented gun positions designed to mount heavy artillery, reflecting contemporary theories of coastal defence. Fort Brockhurst remains substantially intact and represents an important example of mid-Victorian fortification strategy and construction techniques.

Fort Brockhurst is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013401. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fort Brockhurst?

Fort Brockhurst is a mid-nineteenth-century coastal defence fort situated near Gosport in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013401.

Who is responsible for protecting Fort Brockhurst?

Fort Brockhurst 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 1013401.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fort Brockhurst?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including No 1 Battery, Stokes Bay Lines (3.2 km), Gunboat Traverser System (3.7 km), No. 5 Battery, Stokes Bay Lines (4.1 km).

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