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Forts · Yorkshire & the Humber

Bull Sand Fort

In or near Old Clee.

Bull Sand Fort — Historic fort, dating to 1919.

Bull Sand Fort - geograph.org.uk - 626542

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Lakeside Central · 5.5 km

About

Bull Sand Fort is a historic fort or fortified site in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Historic fort, dating to 1919.". Coordinates: 53.5619°, 0.0676°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Bull Sand Fort is a coastal fort located in the Humber Estuary, Yorkshire. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is part of the RAMSAR Wetland site, highlighting its ecological significance.

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Coordinates
53.5619, 0.0676
Nearest railway station
Lakeside Central — 5.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bull Sand Fort?
Bull Sand Fort is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
What is Bull Sand Fort?
Bull Sand Fort — Historic fort, dating to 1919.
How do I get to Bull Sand Fort?
The nearest railway station is Lakeside Central, about 5.5 km away. The nearest town is Old Clee. Its coordinates are 53.5619°, 0.0676°.
Is Bull Sand Fort a protected site?
Yes — Bull Sand Fort is part of the Humber Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
How do I get to Bull Sand Fort?
The nearest railway station is Lakeside Central, about 5.5 km away.