Castles · South East England
New Tavern Fort
In or near Southfleet.
New Tavern Fort — castle in england london.
Stephen McKay — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gravesend · 0.7 km
About
New Tavern Fort is a castle located in england london. A British castle recorded in OpenStreetMap with a heritage quality signal.
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Place summary
New Tavern Fort is a historic castle located in London. It was constructed in the early 19th century as part of the Thames defences. The fort features a series of underground tunnels and is a notable example of military architecture from this era. Visitors can explore the site and learn about its role in Britain's coastal defence strategy.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4433, 0.3771
- County
- Kent
- District
- Gravesham
- Parish
- Gravesham, unparished area
- Postcode
- DA12 2BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gravesham
- Nearest railway station
- Gravesend — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.visitgravesend.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w1075838226 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q7012049 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is New Tavern Fort?
- New Tavern Fort is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DA12 2BU), in the parish of Gravesham, unparished area.
- What is New Tavern Fort?
- New Tavern Fort — castle in england london.
- How do I get to New Tavern Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Gravesend, about 0.7 km away. The nearest town is Southfleet. Drivers can use postcode DA12 2BU.
- Does New Tavern Fort charge admission?
- New Tavern Fort typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to New Tavern Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Gravesend, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DA12 2BU.