Spitbank Fort
Sea fort located in the Solent, near Portsmouth, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Spitbank Fort or Spitsand Fort or Spit Sand Fort or simply Spit Fort is a sea fort built as a result of the 1859 Royal Commission. The fort is one of four built as part of the Palmerston Forts constructions. Located in the Solent, near Portsmouth, England, and is now a luxury hotel.
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Spitbank Fort | |
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Solent, England | |
Coordinates | 50°46′13.6″N 1°5′56.7″W |
Type | Fort |
Site information | |
Owner | AmaZing Venues |
Open to the public | Yes |
Official name | Spitbank Fort |
Designated | 21 January 1999 |
Reference no. | 1018587 |
Condition | Complete |
Site history | |
Built | 1861–1878 |
In use | 1878–1956 |
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