Blacknor Fort
Introduction
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Blacknor Fort
Image: © Vieve Forward Taken: 10 Aug 2021
The fortress was built in 1900-02 as a coastal defence overlooking Lyme Bay to defend Portland Harbour and the other naval institutions on the island. The fort was operational during both World Wars. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blacknor_Fort
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Image Location
Latitude
50.54337
Longitude
-2.454236