Fort of Olheiros
The Fort of Olheiros (also known as the Fort of Canudo) was a small fort in the town and municipality of Torres Vedras, in the Lisbon District of Portugal. Situated at 105 metres above sea level, it was the most northerly of all the forts and other military facilities built in 1809-10 under the orders of the Duke of Wellington during the Peninsular War, and commonly known as the Lines of Torres Vedras.
| Fort of Olheiros | |
|---|---|
| Lisbon District, Near Torres Vedras in Portugal | |
Fort of Olheiros | |
| Coordinates | 39°06′12″N 9°16′13″W |
| Type | Fort/Redoubt |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1809-10 |
| Built by | Duke of Wellington |
| Fate | Preserved and restored |
| Garrison information | |
| Garrison | 180 |
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