Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHenley Fort: a London mobilisation centre

Henley Fort: a London mobilisation centre

England
List entry 1019286
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Henley Fort is a Victorian-era fortification located in Surrey, England, constructed as part of the extensive defensive works built around London during the mid-nineteenth century. The fort served as a mobilisation centre and was designed to protect the capital against potential invasion threats during a period of heightened military concern. It forms part of the ring of forts and fortifications that encircled London, reflecting contemporary Victorian military engineering and strategic doctrine. The structure is now a scheduled ancient monument, designated on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1019286.

Henley Fort: a London mobilisation centre is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019286. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Henley Fort: a London mobilisation centre?

Henley Fort is a Victorian-era fortification located in Surrey, England, constructed as part of the extensive defensive works built around London during the mid-nineteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019286.

Who is responsible for protecting Henley Fort: a London mobilisation centre?

Henley Fort: 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 1019286.

What other scheduled monuments are near Henley Fort: a London mobilisation centre?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa N of Limnerslease, Down Lane (2.6 km), Frowsbury Mound: a bowl barrow 70m south of Clear Barn (4.4 km), Chilworth gunpowder works (4.9 km).

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