Harwich Redoubt Fort
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Overview
The 180ft-diameter circular fort was built in 1808 in case of invasion by Napoleon. It has a dry moat and 8ft-thick walls, with 18 rooms for stores, ammunition and quarters for 300 men. The Redoubt is being restored by the Harwich Society, and contains three small museums. Ten guns can be seen on the battlements.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, May-Aug, daily 10-4; Sep-Apr, Sun only 10-4
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Children
About the area
Essex is full of pleasant surprises. It has the largest coastline of any county in England, with its fair share of castles, royal connections and scenic valleys.
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