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	Tilbury - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Tilbury has a deep water port, a fort and was the site of an important ferry to Gravesend on the south bank of the river.
		Forts at Tilbury were an important defence of London, particularly during the Spanish Armada and the Anglo-Dutch Wars.
		The first permanent fort at Tilbury was a D-shaped blockhouse built in 1539 by Henry VIII and designed to cross-fire for palisading and a boom of ships' masts, chains and cables was stretched across the Thames to Gravesend anchored to lighters.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tilbury_Fort (921 words)

	Coalhouse Fort - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Correction: The fort was built on low lying land in a curve of the river Thames at East Tilbury and was positioned there to form a "triangle of fire" between Coalhouse Fort on the Essex bank of the river and Cliffe Fort and Shornmead Fort on the Kent bank.
		Coalhouse Fort itself is partly surrounded by a water filled "wet ditch" (not moat) and a dry ditch as part of the defences from the Victorian period.
		Due south from the fort and close to the river is the remains of a quick firing battery, constructed in the early part of the twentieth century and originally equipped with 12 pounder artillery pieces.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Coalhouse_Fort (547 words)

	West Tilbury - White's Directory 1848
		The interior of the fort has all the necessary apartments for a large garrison; but it is now chiefly used as a depot for the recruits of the district.
		Fro Tilbury to the sea, on both sides of the Thames are many batteries and martello towers; so that it would be no very easy task for an enemy to get up as high as this fort, where a ship or fleet could be blown to atoms.
		Tilbury Fort is partly in the parish of Chadwell St. Mary.
	www.historyhouse.co.uk /essexw16a.html (646 words)

	English Military Heritage - Tilbury Fort (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Tilbury Fort is a hugely impressive structure, and shows how the traditional British castle-fortress evolved to cope with the demands of modern warfare.
		With another fort, on the opposite bank of the river at Gravesend, it was intended to provide the first line of defence for London.
		Following a regular pentagon in shape, Tilbury Fort was planned with four massive diamond-shaped bastions at each corner, and a further centrally placed bastion in the southern wall facing the river (this southernmost bastion was, for whatever reason, never built).
	www.theheritagetrail.co.uk /military/tilbury_fort.htm (686 words)

	CastleXplorer - Tilbury Fort
		Tilbury Fort was constructed in the late 17th century, and replaced a smaller blockhouse built during the reign of Henry VIII.
		Artillery was now the dominant weapon and the fort was designed to withstand an artillery bombardment, built low lying with earth embankments fronted by brick.
		The fort remained garrisoned into the 1920's, but its defences were never put to the test.
	www.castlexplorer.co.uk /england/tilbury/tilbury.php (183 words)

	HighBeam Encyclopedia - Tilbury (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		TILBURY [Tilbury], part of the urban district of Thurrock, Essex, E England.
		Tilbury Fort originated under Henry VIII; it was rebuilt and strengthened in the 17th cent.
		The Tilbury docks, begun in 1882, make Tilbury the main container port of the Port of London.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/T/Tilbury.asp (229 words)

	Tilbury Fort : Properties : Properties & Events : English Heritage
		The artillery fort at Tilbury on the Thames estuary protected London's seaward approach from the 16th century through to World War II.
		The present fort was begun in 1672 under Charles II: it is much the best example of its type in England, with its complete circuit of moats and bastioned outworks still substantially surviving.
		Perhaps because of its strength, Tilbury Fort has never been involved in the kind of action for which it was designed.
	www.english-heritage.org.uk /server/show/conProperty.48 (492 words)

	Crossing the Lines
		The artillery fort at Tilbury protected London until the dawn of the 20th century.
		We are honoured to show you around forts that have been restored and opened up for the public as a part of the Crossing the Lines project.
		The Fort aan de Klop is one of the oldest defensive works of the New Dutch Waterline.
	www.crossingthelines.com (285 words)

	Tilbury Fort
		A small tower fort from the reign of Henry VIII already existed at Tilbury on the north bank, opposite Gravesend, but it was completely inadequate for the times.
		Although modified somewhat over time, Tilbury Fort is a fine example of military architecture of the seventeenth century.
		Built to impress visitors arriving from the river, especially foreign ones, the Water Gate is unusually decorative and is thought to have once included a statue of Charles II in its center.
	johnsmilitaryhistory.com /tilbury1.html (749 words)

	Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Landguard Fort is situated at the mouth of the River Orwell opposite Harwich Redoubt in Essex.
		Newhaven is a Palmerston fort built as a result of the 1859 Royal Commission and was the first to use a large ammount of concrete in its construction.
		As Coalhouse Fort is becoming more popular with visitors from far and wide, we are on the look out for more voluteers to help with open days as well as behind the scenes work.
	www.coalhousefort-gallery.com (1484 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		In 1889 pottery `from near Coal House Fort' was exhibited to the Essex Field Club by S.W. Squier.
		A grey Upchurch ware vase from East Tilbury is in the Passmore Edwards Museum, West Ham.
		Urns from burials found in gravel-digging during the building of the London, Tilbury, and Southend Railway were exhibited in 1858, and one vessel was given to the Essex Archaeological Society about 1863.
	members.aol.com /tilburygen/arch.htm (769 words)

	Tilbury Fort
		A fort and coastal battery began in 1670 by order of Charles II and designed by his chief engineer, Sir Bernard de Gomme.
		The monument includes the buried remains of an Henrician blockhouse, the far larger and more complex fort and battery which succeeded the blockhouse in the late 17th century, the late 19th and early 20th century alterations to the fort, and a World War II pillbox.
		In the early stages of World War II the chapel housed the Operations Room which controlled the anti-aircraft defences of the Thames and Medway (North) Gun Zone, until it was relocated to a purpose built structure at Vange in 1940.
	pastscape.english-heritage.org.uk /hob.asp?hob_no=413465 (342 words)

	Paranormal Tours - Ghost Watch - Coalhouse Fort Tilbury Essex (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Coalhouse Fort, rather the area that it was built on, has had over 600 years of military history associated there.
		The council have leased out the fort since 1983 to the Coalhouse Fort Project, a charity will the ultimate aim of restoring it to it's former glory as a military garrison.
		The fort is still in need of major repairs, however it is plain to see from our preliminary investigation with the volunteers of the fort, that they have a passion for this fascinating building of military history.
	www.chooseyourevent.com /MoreDetails.asp?id=3270 (338 words)

	Tilbury UK - Tilbury Essex England RM18
		Tilbury Fort was constructed in the late 17th century, and...
		Tilbury uk web sites, local and national uk Tilbury information.
		Tilbury, companies - UK Companies, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, agents and merchants in Tilbury, Essex,...
	www.dotukdirectory.co.uk /d8762.html (247 words)

	Chadwell (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The original fort at Tilbury was begun in the reign of Henry VIII.
		The present building was built between 1670 and 1683 with a magnificent gatehouse facing the river Thames.
		The fort was used to hold Scottish prisoners following the Jacobite rebellion in 1745 led by Bonnie Prince Charlie - see Panorama 15.
	www.thurrock-community.org.uk /historysoc/chadwell.html (121 words)

	5 VIEWS OF TILBURY FORT (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		MANY THANKS TO ALAN TILBURY, U.K. The fort was constructed during the last quarter of the 17th century when artillery had become the main weapon of war.
		It was built low lying with extensive earthworks to withstand heavy bombardment from enemy ships attempting to enter the Thames.
		This meant that the great powder magazine upriver at Purfleet, the Woolwich Arsenal, all the shipping at the great Port of London and London itself were well defended.
	members.aol.com /jrtsales1/fort.htm (92 words)

	History of East Tilbury
		TILBURY (EAST) is an ancient village on the north bank of the Thames, at the east end of Gravesend Reach, and at the >>more.
		Web site for Coalhouse Fort - a Victorian coastal defence fort open to the public.
		Ordnance Survey - type the place name in the gazetteer search box to view detailed map of East Tilbury.
	www.historyhouse.co.uk /essexe05.html (182 words)

	Essex
		Lord Clifford wrote to the Surveyor-General about the petition of Sir Richard Hatton 'for satisfaction for his lands taken into Tilbury Fort' (Calendar of Treasury Reports, 1673-1675, p.
		The planned rebuilding of the fortifications at Tilbury followed the devatasting and humiliating attacks by the Dutch in the Thames Estuary, Sir Bermard de Gomme being employed to draw up the designs (Victoria County History, Essex, ii.
		Lord Clifford ceased to be Lord Treasuer on 23 June and died on 17 October 1673, perhaps at his own hand.
	www.rldavids.force9.co.uk /essex.htm (238 words)

	Thurrock Council \| Tourist Information \| What To See & Do - Cruise Ship Visit
		It is one of Britain's finest examples of a star-shaped Bastion fortress from the 17th century.
		Coalhouse Fort, built to defend the Thames from invasion, is also near by and well worth a visit.
		Tilbury has a main line station in case you wish to visit London.
	www.thurrock.gov.uk /touristinfo/content.php?page=cruiseships (602 words)

	ANTIQUE PRINTS AT ASH RARE BOOKS : GRAYS, ESSEX
		A most attractive antique print of the fort from the river - a boating party sets off watched by a man with a dog, goats and soldiers on the shore, shipping in the distance.
		Etched in aquatint from an original study by the print-dealer and amateur painter Samuel Ireland (fl.1760-1800).
		A delightful antique print - a delicate etching of Tilbury Fort from the water - small craft struggling in a high wind.
	www.ashrare.com /grays_prints.html (636 words)

	Tilbury VTA: vta, village, villages, town, towns, area, areas locations - 1000s of Famous Locations of movies, film ...
		Queen Elizabeth I Rallying The Troops at Tilbury Before The Arrival of The Spanish Armada, 1588
		Diptych of the Arrival of Queen Elizabeth I (1530-1603)at Tilbury, the Defeat of the Spanish Armada
		The Arrival of Queen Elizabeth I (1530-1603) at Tilbury; and the Defeat of the Spanish Armada
	www.famouslocations.com /vta/tilbury.php (270 words)

	Tilbury event listings, tourist guides and what's on locally
		Tilbury event listings, tourist guides and what's on locally
		Henry VIII built the first fort and, nearby, Elizabeth I rallied her army waiting for the Armada.
		The present fort, the most complete example of its type in England, was begun in 1672 under Charles II.
	www.britevents.com /events.asp?city=Tilbury (80 words)

	East Tilbury, Essex, tourist information and guide from TourUK
		Tilbury has a large power station, for tours and times Tel: 01375 852704
		With its long history the fort was used in WWII Open: Phone for opening times Tel: 01375 844203
		, The Fort, Tilbury, RM18 7NR, 3 miles away, a 17th century fort overlooking the Thames, features a firing 1943 anti-aircraft gun..
	www.touruk.co.uk /essex/east_tilbury.htm (158 words)

	Essex Military Vehicle Trust, Coalhouse Fort East Tilbury, Essex Classic Military Vehicle Show, VE/VJ Commeration Show
		Coalhouse Fort was originally built to defend the Thames approaches against hostile shipping, the Fort was garrisoned through both world wars, and is situated close to Tilbury Docks, one of the main embarkation points for the D Day Landings.
		The fort is situated on the Essex/Kent border close to London, with the towns of Thurrock, Southend, Basildon and Chelmsford nearby with easy access from the M25/A13.
		We therefore ask you to keep music etc. to a reasonable level, and turn off generators by 22.00hrs and consider other Entrants camping at the Fort.
	www.mvt-essex.org.uk /exhibitors_form.htm (270 words)

	Fort, Tilbury
		Tilbury Fort is an English Heritage property in Tilbury.
		It was built by Henry VIII in 1539 and it was here that Elizabeth I made her famous speech in anticipation on the Armada in 1588.
		Unauthorized duplication in part or whole without prior written consent prohibited by law.
	www.planetware.com /tilbury/fort-gb-ex-til.htm (125 words)

	Tilbury Fort 2002
		For those that know Essex just enough, Tilbury doesn't sound like one of the most likely places to hold a military vehicle rally.
		Now dwarfed by Tilbury Power Station to the east and the docks to the west, Tilbury Fort dates from 1539; English Heritage are now just getting round to looking at the roof.
		The cast kept changing throughout the three days, but the EMLRA did get up to fourteen vehicles at one point and didn't drop to under ten until Monday lunchtime, making it the largest display EMLRA have staged at Tilbury, and possibly the largest display at the whole event.
	www.emlra.org /events/2002/tilburyfort2002.htm (541 words)

	Tilbury Fort (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		A sophisticated artillery fort of the 16th and 17th centuries with additions from the 18th and 19th centuries.
		It also had a role during the second World War.
		You also get a good view of Kent across the Thames.
	web.ukonline.co.uk /nigel.bacon/castles/data/england/t/tilbury.htm (51 words)

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	www.loc.gov /catdir/pcc/prop/requests/completed/sa11696 (129 words)

	Tilbury 2001 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		This annual event at Tilbury Fort is hosted by the Essex Branch of the MVT and is a splendid location to display military vehicles of all ages and types.
		Monday saw the return of the sun and of the Haggis Torturers - the bagpipes were back!
		Thinking they were safe, the band assembled, marched over the wooden bridge, turned around and prepared to make their entrance in to the Fort...
	www.emlra.org /events/2001/tilbury2001.htm (472 words)

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