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	Landguard Fort - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In 1667 the Dutch landed a force of 1500 men on Felixstowe beach and advanced on the fort, but were repulsed by Nathaniel Darrell and his small garrison, and had to abandon the siege because of the lack of water on the shingle spit.
		New batteries were built in the 1750s and 1780, but the biggest change was in the 1870s where the interior barracks were rebuilt to a keep-like design, the river frontage was rebuilt with a new casemated battery covered by a very unusual caponier with a spectacular quarter sphere bomb proof nose.
		The fort hosts a bird observatory, and is important for the study of bird migration.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Landguard_Fort (259 words)

	UKFC - journal 69 - Landguard Fort (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		To the south, the harbour is bounded by the port of Harwich, to the north by the dock and seaside resort of Felixstowe.
		This fort was built early this century (circa 1915), to cover the northern part of the approach channel, which was almost out of sight of the guns at Landguard and also to engage large enemy vessels, of the size of cruisers and upwards.
		The old fort buildings were used for accommodation, stores, and administration; it also housed the naval signal station (the Port War Signal Station) which controlled all shipping movements in and out of the base and harbourage.
	www.ukfortsclub.org.uk /aldis/69/69_1.html (2914 words)

	UKFC - journal 71 - Landguard Fort (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		At Landguard, the gun crews of the Right Battery 6” guns were never further away than the shelters next to the guns; there was always a lookout in the Command Post and at each gun.
		The main fort buildings were used for a while as barrack accommodation, but the subsidiary buildings etc. to the north and west of the fort were eventually razed, as the new Felixstowe container port grew.
		The fort was then left empty and unattended, suffering badly from vandalism, until its importance as part of the country’s historical heritage was realised.
	www.ukfortsclub.org.uk /aldis/71/71_2.html (2282 words)

	fort - UK Shop Directory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Fort Siloso is the sole surviving coastal gun battery from the twelve such batteries which made up Fortress...
		The fort is situated on the island of Sentosa (formerly Blakang Mati...
		Cliffe Fort, near the village of Cliffe on the Hoo peninsula in Kent, was built in the mid-nineteenth century as a defence against the invasion of London via the Thames estuary.
	www.uk-shop-directory.com /fort.html (431 words)

	The Dutch Attack on Landguard Fort - 2nd July 1667 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The position of the fort also revealed that it was very well sited to spot the approach of the Dutch as it had a good view of the North Sea.
		The morale of the soldiers would have been very low as they went into battle as once they saw the fort's defences and that it was undamaged they would have known that victory would be near impossible and that many men would die.
		The failure of the sea attack which left the fort undamaged would have been one of the greatest reasons of why the Dutch attack failed as the men had no chance of taking the undamaged fort.
	studentcentral.co.uk /dutch_attack_on_landguard_fort_-_nd_july__3061 (477 words)

	Subterranea Britannica: Sites: Beacon Hill Fort (Harwich)
		Beacon Hill Fort is located on a natural south-east facing promontory on the south side of the Orwell Haven comprising the estuaries of both the River Orwell and the River Stour.
		Two new forts were proposed, one at Beacon Hill, to the south of the estuary and one at Languard Point to the north.
		This replaced the traditional and highly visible ditch and rampart defences as used at Landguard Fort on the north side of The Haven which was built ten years earlier.
	www.subbrit.org.uk /sb-sites/sites/b/beacon_hill_fort/index.shtml (1061 words)

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		A massive man-made island, sitting a mile offshore from Portsmouth Harbour, Spitbank Fort is one of the most unusual military buildings ever constructed and one of the most unique venues to be found anywhere.
		Fort William and Glen Nevis, Highlands of Scotland Cruachan Hotel Achintore Road, Fort William PH33 6RQ Tel: 00 44 (0) 1397 702022 Fax: 00 44 (0) 1397 702239 eMail us where distance is a measurement in the mind...
		Visit Fort William is an area guide to this scenic part of the Scottish West Highlands of Scotland.
	www.uk20.co.uk /search.php?q=fort (452 words)

	LgFIndex
		Originally a fort was built at the behest of Henry VIII.
		The later fort of 1625 was the last fort in England to oppose a full scale invasion.
		To the west of the Fort is Darell's Battery, originally built in 1901 and armed with two 4.7 inch guns.
	www.btinternet.com /~mervyn.lemon/lft.html (1509 words)

	Fort Frank (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Fort Frank (Carabao the Philippines) was part of the US Army 's Philippine Department 's Harbor Defenses of Manila and Subic Bays.
		Fort Union and Its Neighbors on the Upper Missouri
		This is the diary of James Bennett, a young man who enlisted in the U.S. Dragoons in 1849 and served 7 years on the frontier at various posts in New Mexico.
	www.freeglossary.com /Fort_Frank (189 words)

	the fort - shopping starts here for UK Shops
		Welcome to the Fort William andamp; Lochaber area, which forms a large part of the West Highlands of Scotland...
		Fort William and Lochaber Online is an area guide to this scenic part of the West Highlands of Scotland.
		Fort William and Lochaber - superb scenery, Highland culture, clan history, Ben Nevis, mountains, lochs and...
	www.shoppingstartshere.co.uk /the-fort.html (192 words)

	Landguard Fort - English Heritage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Landguard peninsular stretches out into the mouth of the Haven and for more than 400 years, between 1540 and 1956, the importance of this bleak shingle spit has lain in the protection it afforded the port.
		Several forts have been built, demolished and modified, leaving the present hybrid structure, which dates partly from 1717-20, but mainly from 1745-50 and 1870-8.
		Attached to the fort is a group of later 19th- and 20th-century installations, which were involved in the protection of the haven by coast artillery and submarine mines.
	194.164.61.131 /?wci=Node&wce=8077 (621 words)

	felixstowe.attractions.landguard-fort (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Landguard Fort has a long and rich history.
		Originally built at the behest of Henry the Eighth it is the only fort in England to have repelled a full scale invasion attempt.
		In collaboration with English Heritage the Landguard Fort Trust has taken over the running and management of the Fort since the autumn of 1998.
	www.felixstowe.angle.uk.com /attractions/landguard.html (267 words)

	Encyclopedia: Felixstowe
		There is a nature reserve and bird observatory at Landguard Fort and a Golf Clubwhich is amongst the oldest in the UK having been established in 1881.
		A nature reserve is an area of importance for wildlife, flora, fauna or features of geological or other special interest, which is reserved and managed for conservation and to provide special opportunities for study or research.
		A bird observatory is a centre for the study of bird migration and bird populations.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Felixstowe (1071 words)

	FELIXSTOWE LANDGUARD FORT (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Fort is one of a series of coastal defence forts built by King Henry VIII.
		The fort remained in military use until 1956.
		Since 1998 the Landguard Fort Trust has been given the management and custodianship of the Fort by English Heritage and it is undergoing renovation work at the moment.
	www.maritimebritain.fsnet.co.uk /FELIXSTOWE%20LANDGUARD%20FORT.htm (90 words)

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		Overlooking the mile-wide Harwich harbour and out to sea at Suffolk's southernmost point, Landguard Fort is the only fort in England to have repelled a full scale invasion attempt.
		A fort has guarded the estuary mouth to protect the Rivers Stour and Orwell, towns and ports since the time of Henry VIII, although the remains of the fort are 18th century.
		After the victory against the Dutch, and service through two World Wars, Landguard Fort's roles as a military base came to an end in 1957 when it was decommissioned.
	www.english-heritage.org.uk /seabritain/coastal_heritage.asp?prop=6&cross=29 (108 words)

	GENUKI: Suffolk, Felixstow
		It is situated at the mouths of the rivers Deben and Stour.
		A monastery was founded here about the middle of the 12th century by Roger Bigod, which, after the suppression of monasteries in the reign of Henry VIII., was given to Cardinal Wolsey for his intended colleges.
		Landguard Fort is a military depôt, and has grounds for rifle practice.
	www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/SFK/Felixstow (260 words)

	Richard's Photo Gallery - Felixstowe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Landguard Fort (1717 AD), to the left some WW2 lookout posts, and between them is the southernmost part of the modern container port.
		In the Landguard Nature Reserve old searchlight emplacements have been converted into hides to observe the rare birds which nest here.
		The name Walton is derived from the Germanic term for 'foreigner settlement'; perhaps a reference to the fort's British inhabitants.
	www.ee.surrey.ac.uk /Personal/R.Clarke/Pics/Suffolk/Felixstowe (150 words)

	Landguard Manor Isle of Wight South UK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Landguard Manor Accommodation is varied and offers a good range of choice.
		Landguard Manor is a good base to explore Isle of Wight, South UK.
		Landguard Manor Bed and Breakfast accommodation is an excellent option and offers a different experience to staying in a hotel.
	www.bedsearcher.co.uk /habitation/landguard_manor_iw.shtm (211 words)

	Beacon Hill - The History
		On the landward side of the fort, the battery was provided with defences in the form of the revolutionary Twydall Profile, invented just a few years before and incorporated into a coastal defence for the first time at Beacon Hill.
		The largest guns at Landguard were 12.5-inch rifled muzzle loaders of 38-ton weight well capable of taking on the best battleships of their day.
		In 1882, at the bombardment of Alexandria, apparently weak Egyptian forts built in the sand dunes had been able to absorb a large percentage of the British bombardment, due to the ability of the sand to deflect shells away from their target.
	www.tankmuseum.com /beacon.htm (2587 words)

	Landguard Fort
		One silent night, probably, you will notice that the world we live in has become trifle and the only think that can redeem it is trying to repair all the past mistake.
		It is an outstanding condition that past events are continuously mentioned so that we keep for ever in our minds the accomplishments and the mistakes that we've made.
		It is an outstanding state that past events are continuously reminded so that we keep for ever in our minds the mistakes and the achievements that humanity have made it.
	www.wonderful-people.com /Museums_and_galleries/Memorials/history/Military/index5/Maetya20027.htm (261 words)

	The Dutch attack on Landguard Fort. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		This is one reason for the failed attack, as for the ships to do any damage to the earthenware fort they would have had to get very close.
		Admiral De Ruyter was an experienced commander, and would have anticipated the removal of the buoys and the difficulty of the task facing him.
		He decided against an attack on Landguard fort the previous year presumably for these reasons, but this time was forced to.
	www.studentcentral.co.uk /dutch_attack_on_landguard_fort_3840 (388 words)

	LANDGUARD FORT (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		It was built in 1718 near the site of 1540's fortifications on Landguard Point to protect the port of Harwich.
		During the 1870's it was enlarged and strengthened as part of Palmerstones programme to protect the major sea ports and armed with five 10 inch and five 12.5 inch guns.
		It is now run by the Landguard Fort Trust.
	www.ecastles.co.uk /landguard.html (83 words)

	Www Landguard Com in directory.co.uk
		Landguard Holidays in Shanklin is ideally situated to explore the Isle of Wight and it's many attractions.
		Landguard Bird Observatory - Suffolks Bird Migration watchpoint.
		Landguard Paints is a long established family business.
	www.directory.co.uk /Www_Landguard_Com.htm (283 words)

	+Wordsweb - Plus ++Words and Pictures by Arthur Loosley
		attack on the fort from the landward side, which was successfully repulsed.
		fort, built in the shape of a pentagon, remain today.
		Above: a general view of the fort from the seaward side, now a nature reserve.
	www.freewebs.com /myotherplace/othermuseums.htm (467 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		There are five control points to be taken - the bunker complex, the inner courtyard, the main gatehouse, the ramparts and the engine room, which is outside the fortress in the dry moat.
		Notes: The interior of the fortress is based on the real Landguard Fort in Felixstowe, Suffolk (UK), as previously featured in my Unreal Tournament map, dm-mjklandguardfort.
		(see www.kennelly.fsnet.co.uk for details, and www.landguard.com for information about the actual fort.) In this scenario, the fort has been transposed to a different setting, and the exterior remodelled, to enhance gameplay, and provide a "dod_omaha" style experience, but with the Axis/Allies roles reversed.
	www.1dod.com /map_text/dod_fortress.txt (155 words)

	PARANORMAL DIMENSIONS: Ghostly Stories: The Vanishing Stairs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The fort itself saw no real action and only occaisionally held prisoners, who came to no harm.
		The main fort is only open to members of the public via public tours, however, the outer buildings are accessable.
		The purpose of this story is to tell you of the time that my friend, Sally, and I had gone around to the back of the fort to see if we could climb a hidden fence.
	www.paranormaldimensions.co.uk /story0001.html (203 words)

	Main Template (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Landguard Fort is to be found on the South side of Felixstowe over looking the entrance to the River Orwell estuary.
		At the present time there is a lot of repair work going on, but considering the age of the place it is in remarkable condition.
		It was here during the seventeenth century during the reign of Charles 2nd that a invasion by the Dutch was repelled.
	www.horncastle9.fsnet.co.uk /landguard.htm (115 words)

	Subterranea Britannica: Research Study Group: Sites: Landguard (Fort) - AAOR for Harwich GDA
		The AAOR covering the Harwich GDA was to be built at Mistley but as an interim measure a temporary building was required.
		By this date the War Department preferred to use government owned property rather than requisitioned land so rather than reactivate the wartime Q Tower a new location at Landguard Fort in Felixtowe was selected.
		The AAOR was not located in the fort itself but in 'Left Battery' one of the outlying Victorian gun batteries located close to the fort.
	www.subbrit.org.uk /rsg/sites/l/landguard_aaor/index.html (920 words)

	Landguard Fort - Alpha's 'Where Today' Suffolk Listings UK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Overlooking the Orwell Estuary, Landguard Fort has a long & rich history.
		This was in 1667, since then the Fort has seen many changes during its time under military control up to 1956, when the army finally marched out.
		Landguard Fort is managed by Landguard Fort Trust under licence from English Heritage.
	www.ask-alpha.com /where_today/areas/suffolk/landguard/index.shtml (102 words)

	Felixstowe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		You will find all the usual attractions expected of a busy coastal holiday resort, but there's plenty to do all year round.
		Felixstowe Museum covers the history of the Landguard Fort, while Felixstowe Leisure Centre offers an array of activities.
		Felixstowe is situated at the coastal tip of a flat peninsula bordered by the rivers Orwell and Deben and the North Sea, with the county town of Ipswich on its northern inland edge.
	www.vinko-entertainment.com /felixstowe.htm (227 words)

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