Forts · South East England
Horse Sand Fort
In or near Portsmouth.
Horse Sand Fort is a fort in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Fratton · 5.2 km
About
Horse Sand Fort is a historic fort or fortified site in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 50.7501°, -1.0724°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Horse Sand Fort is a coastal fort located in South-East England, specifically within the Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). It is notable for its strategic position and historical significance in coastal defence.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7501, -1.0724
- Nearest railway station
- Fratton — 5.2 km
Sources
- osm: w1285260499 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Horse Sand Fort?
- Horse Sand Fort is in South-East England, United Kingdom.
- What is Horse Sand Fort?
- Horse Sand Fort is a fort in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Horse Sand Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Fratton, about 5.2 km away. Its coordinates are 50.7501°, -1.0724°.
- Is Horse Sand Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Horse Sand Fort is part of the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Horse Sand Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Fratton, about 5.2 km away.