Forts · South East England
Pilgrims Fort
In or near Whyteleafe.
Pilgrims 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
- Caterham · 2.1 km
- Free entry
About
Pilgrims Fort is a fortified site in Surrey, London. Built or established in 1890, it dates from the Victorian period. The site is within the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the East Surrey parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Caterham, about 2.1 km away. Postcode area CR3.
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Official information
Pilgrims Fort, also known as Fosterdown Fort, is a scheduled monument located in Surrey. It was part of a military scheme established in the 1890s to protect London, featuring a circular compound with an earthen rampart and various original structures related to its historical function.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pilgrims Fort is a Victorian fort located in Caterham Valley, Surrey, London. Established in 1890, it is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Surrey Hills.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2635, -0.0747
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Tandridge
- Parish
- Caterham Valley
- Postcode
- CR3 6TH
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Surrey
- Established
- 1890
- Nearest railway station
- Caterham — 2.1 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w908049484 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pilgrims Fort?
- Pilgrims Fort is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode CR3 6TH), in the parish of Caterham Valley.
- What is Pilgrims Fort?
- Pilgrims Fort is a fort in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pilgrims Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Caterham, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CR3 6TH.
- When was Pilgrims Fort built?
- Built or established in 1890.
- Is Pilgrims Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Pilgrims Fort is part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Pilgrims Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Caterham, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CR3 6TH.