2.1 - WEST ANGLE- PEMBROKE DOCK
Thorn Island Fort
The fort was built between 1854-1858? with a seaward facing battery of 9 guns -
en barbette (that is- firing over the top of the parapet) .
Barracks for 55 men and 2 officers.
The fort was disarmed in 1895.
A searchlight battery was built in the 1900's.
Sold by the war office in 1932.
Used as a hotel in the 1980's-1990's.
Unoccupied since 2000.
Recently (2011) - sold to "Kent Mushrooms" who own Chislehurst Caves in Kent.
Ref: 8201
Date: 02/03/2011
Location: SM 8493 0363
