Fort of Casa
The Fort of Casa was the most easterly of the forts and redoubts built in 1809-10 during the Peninsular War on the second line of the three defensive Lines of Torres Vedras aimed at protecting the capital of Portugal, Lisbon. It is situated in the town of Forte da Casa, in the municipality of Vila Franca de Xira, in the Lisbon District.
| Fort of Casa | |
|---|---|
Forte da Casa | |
| Forte da Casa, Vila Franca de Xira in Portugal | |
| Coordinates | 38°52′28″N 9°03′24″W |
| Type | Fort |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes, including an interpretation centre |
| Condition | Preserved and restored. Public park. |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1809-10 |
| Built by | Duke of Wellington |
| Fate | Unused in battle |
| Garrison information | |
| Garrison | 340 |
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