Natural landmarks · South West England
Verne Redoubt
In or near Fortuneswell.
Verne Redoubt — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Tony Atkin — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth · 6.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Verne Redoubt is a other located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Verne Redoubt is a historic military fortification located in the UK. Visitors can explore its historical significance and architectural features.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Isle of Portland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Verne Redoubt is a coastal artillery fort located in South-East England. Originally constructed in the 19th century, it served as a key defensive structure during various military conflicts. The site is notable for its historical significance and military architecture.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.5582, -2.4344
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Portland
- Postcode
- DT5 1LF
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth — 6.6 km
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/1604868819 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Verne Redoubt?
- Verne Redoubt is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT5 1LF), in the parish of Portland.
- What is Verne Redoubt?
- Verne Redoubt — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Verne Redoubt?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT5 1LF.
- Is Verne Redoubt a protected site?
- Yes — Verne Redoubt is part of the Isle of Portland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Verne Redoubt free to visit?
- Yes, Verne Redoubt is free to enter.
- How do I get to Verne Redoubt?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT5 1LF.