Upnor Castle

Website http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/ConProperty.225

Classification Historic Building

DescriptionSet in tranquil grounds adjoining a riverside village, this rare example of an Elizabethan artillery fort was begun in 1559 and redeveloped in 1599-1601, to protect warships near the new Chatham dockyards. It entirely failed to do so in 1667, when the Dutch sailed past it to burn or capture the English fleet at anchor.

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The Address, , Chatham, ME2 4XG

Phone01634 718742

DateAug 9, 2006

Contact NameEnglish Heritage

CategoryEngland > Kent

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