Castles · South East England
Garrison Point Fort
In or near St Mary Hoo.
Garrison Point Fort — castle in england south east.
Chris Whippet — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sheerness-on-Sea · 1.2 km
About
Garrison Point Fort is a castle located in england south east. A British castle recorded in OpenStreetMap with a heritage quality signal.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Medway Estuary and Marshes SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Garrison Point Fort is a coastal fortification located in South-East England. It was constructed to defend the area and is notable for its military architecture. The fort is part of the region's historical military heritage and represents the strategic importance of coastal defences in Britain. Visitors can observe the structure's design and setting, which reflects its purpose and era.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4467, 0.7447
- County
- Kent
- District
- Swale
- Parish
- Sheerness
- Postcode
- ME12 1RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sittingbourne and Sheppey
- Established
- 1861
- Nearest railway station
- Sheerness-on-Sea — 1.2 km
Sources
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Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
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Historic churches · 1.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Garrison Point Fort?
- Garrison Point Fort is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME12 1RS), in the parish of Sheerness.
- What is Garrison Point Fort?
- Garrison Point Fort — castle in england south east.
- How do I get to Garrison Point Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Sheerness-on-Sea, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME12 1RS.
- When was Garrison Point Fort built?
- Built or established in 1861.
- Is Garrison Point Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Garrison Point Fort is part of the Medway Estuary and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Garrison Point Fort charge admission?
- Garrison Point Fort typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Garrison Point Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Sheerness-on-Sea, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME12 1RS.