Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFort Halstead

Fort Halstead

England
List entry 1004214
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fort Halstead is a Napoleonic fort located near Sevenoaks in Kent, England. Constructed during the early nineteenth century as part of the defensive preparations against the threat of French invasion, the fort exemplifies the military architecture of the Napoleonic Wars period. The structure comprises a substantial fortified position with defensive earthworks and associated structures characteristic of early nineteenth-century military engineering. As a surviving example of Kentish coastal and inland defences from this strategically significant period, Fort Halstead remains an important record of Britain's preparation for potential invasion during the Napoleonic era.

Fort Halstead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004214. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fort Halstead?

Fort Halstead is a Napoleonic fort located near Sevenoaks in Kent, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004214.

Who is responsible for protecting Fort Halstead?

Fort Halstead 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 1004214.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fort Halstead?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval moated site, Filston Hall (2.3 km), Remains of medieval church and churchyard at Halstead Place (2.8 km), Otford Palace (3.2 km).

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