Forts · East of England
Maunsell Navy Fort "Knock John Tower"
Maunsell Navy Fort "Knock John Tower" — fort in england south east.
Mike Pennington — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Maunsell Navy Fort "Knock John Tower" is a fort located in england south east. A British historic fort or fortification recorded in OpenStreetMap.
Place summary
Maunsell Navy Fort "Knock John Tower" is a naval fort located in South-East England. Constructed during the Second World War, it was part of a series of forts designed to protect the Thames Estuary. The structure is an example of military architecture from this era, serving as a reminder of Britain's wartime coastal defence strategy. The fort remains uninhabited and is often viewed as a notable landmark in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5616, 1.1611
- Established
- 1942
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maunsell Navy Fort "Knock John Tower"?
- Maunsell Navy Fort "Knock John Tower" is in South-East England, United Kingdom.
- What is Maunsell Navy Fort "Knock John Tower"?
- Maunsell Navy Fort "Knock John Tower" — fort in england south east.
- How do I get to Maunsell Navy Fort "Knock John Tower"?
- Its coordinates are 51.5616°, 1.1611°.
- When was Maunsell Navy Fort "Knock John Tower" built?
- Built or established in 1942.