Forts · South West England
Fort Henry
In or near Studland.
Fort Henry — a place in South West England, United Kingdom.
Mike Faherty — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Swanage · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
About
Fort Henry is a place located in South West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Studland & Godlingston Heaths SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Studland Cliffs SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: PURBECK HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fort Henry is a historic military fortification located in South-East England. Its design and purpose reflect the military architecture of its time, serving as a strategic point in the region. The fort is part of the UK's extensive network of coastal defenses.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.6452, -1.9478
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Studland
- Postcode
- BH19 3AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Swanage — 4 km
Sources
- osm: way/194785041 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fort Henry?
- Fort Henry is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 3AX), in the parish of Studland.
- What is Fort Henry?
- Fort Henry — a place in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fort Henry?
- The nearest railway station is Swanage, about 4.0 km away. The nearest town is Studland. Drivers can use postcode BH19 3AX.
- Is Fort Henry a protected site?
- Yes — Fort Henry is part of the Studland & Godlingston Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Studland Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Fort Henry free to visit?
- Yes, Fort Henry is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fort Henry?
- The nearest railway station is Swanage, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 3AX.