Forts Β· East of England
Coalhouse Fort
In or near Cobham.
Coalhouse Fort β fort in england london.
Jim Osley β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 minβ1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- East Tilbury Β· 2.5 km
About
Coalhouse Fort is a fort located in england london. A British historic fort or fortification recorded in OpenStreetMap. Recorded in OpenStreetMap with verified coordinates and name attribution. British features of this type are typically catalogued in Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Thames Estuary and Marshes SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Mucking Flats and Marshes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Thames Estuary & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Coalhouse Fort is a coastal fort located in London. It was constructed in the 19th century as part of a series of fortifications to defend the Thames Estuary. The fort is notable for its historical significance and military architecture. Visitors can explore the site's remnants and appreciate its strategic design.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4652, 0.4325
- District
- Thurrock
- Parish
- Thurrock, unparished area
- Postcode
- RM18 8QD
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Basildon and East Thurrock
- Established
- 1877
- Nearest railway station
- East Tilbury β 2.5 km
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coalhouse Fort?
- Coalhouse Fort is in London, United Kingdom (postcode RM18 8QD), in the parish of Thurrock, unparished area.
- What is Coalhouse Fort?
- Coalhouse Fort β fort in england london.
- How do I get to Coalhouse Fort?
- The nearest railway station is East Tilbury, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode RM18 8QD.
- When was Coalhouse Fort built?
- Built or established in 1877.
- Who owns Coalhouse Fort?
- Coalhouse Fort is owned by Thurrock Council.
- Is Coalhouse Fort a protected site?
- Yes β Coalhouse Fort is part of the South Thames Estuary and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Mucking Flats and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Coalhouse Fort?
- The nearest railway station is East Tilbury, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RM18 8QD.