Fort of Ribas
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The Fort of Ribas, also known as the Redoubt of Ribas (Portuguese: Reduto de Ribas) and the Redoubt of Freixial Alto, is one of a group of fortifications in Portugal that made up the second of the three defensive Lines of Torres Vedras, between the Atlantic Ocean and the River Tagus, which were designed to protect the capital, Lisbon, from possible invasion by French troops during the Peninsular War. It was designed for a garrison of 300 soldiers, with three or four cannon.[1] The fort is situated near the town of Bucelas in the Lisbon District of Portugal.
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Fort of Ribas | |
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Reduto de Ribas | |
Lisbon District, Near Bucelas in Portugal | |
Coordinates | 38°53′43″N 9°09′43″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 | 300 |
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