Fort Amherst
Fort Amherst, in Medway, South East England, was constructed in 1756 at the southern end of the Brompton lines of defence to protect the southeastern approaches to Chatham Dockyard and the River Medway against a French invasion. Fort Amherst is now open as a visitor attraction throughout the year with tours provided through the tunnel complex
| Fort Amherst | |
|---|---|
| Medway, Kent, England | |
The fort's outer defensive walls, as seen from Fort Pitt | |
Fort Amherst | |
| Coordinates | 51.387°N 0.526°E |
| Type | Napoleonic Fort |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Fort Amherst Heritage Trust |
| Condition | Intact |
| Site history | |
| Built | 18th century |
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