Fort of Mosqueiro
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The Fort of Mosqueiro, also known as the Redoubt of Mosqueiro (Portuguese: Reduto do Mosqueiro), is one of a group of fortifications in Portugal that made up the Lines of Torres Vedras, which were designed to protect the capital, Lisbon, from possible invasion by French troops during the Peninsular War. It is situated near Bucelas in the Loures municipality in the Lisbon District of Portugal.[1]
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Fort of Mosqueiro | |
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Reduto do Mosqueiro | |
Lisbon District, Near Bucelas in Portugal | |
Coordinates | 38°53′56″N 9°10′57″W |
Type | Fort/Redoubt |
Site information | |
Operator | Unoccupied |
Open to the public | Yes |
Site history | |
Built | 1809-10 |
Built by | Duke of Wellington |
Fate | Preserved |
Garrison information | |
Garrison | 270 |
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