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Fort Farningham is a First World War coastal defence fortification located near the village of Farningham in Kent, England. Constructed during the early years of the twentieth century as part of Britain's defensive preparations against potential German invasion, the fort exemplifies the military engineering response to emerging threats from continental Europe. The structure comprises earthwork fortifications typical of Edwardian-era coastal defence works, designed to accommodate artillery and garrison troops. As a scheduled ancient monument, Fort Farningham preserves an important record of early twentieth-century military mobilisation and the evolving technologies of coastal protection during the pre-war and wartime periods.
Fort Farningham: a London mobilisation centre is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019246. View the official record →
Fort Farningham is a First World War coastal defence fortification located near the village of Farningham in Kent, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019246.
Fort Farningham: a London mobilisation centre 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 1019246.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lullingstone Castle gateway (2.5 km), Chapel, Maplescombe (4.3 km), Shoreham Memorial Cross (5.3 km).
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