Landguard Fort, near Felixstowe, Suffolk

Landguard Fort defends Harwich Harbour. The Fort has been remodelled several times. Of the surviving structure, the rectangular layout with angle bastions dates from around 1720 and was strengthened by the addition of the eliptical fortification in 1875. This property is now in the care of English Heritage (2010) and managed by Landguard Fort Trust. Read detailed archaeological description.

Location

Suffolk Felixstowe

Period

2000s (2000 - 2009)

Tags

aerial view georgian victorian coast defence fort war 2000s (2000 - 2009) english heritage