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- Tilbury Fort on the Thames estuary protected London’s seaward approach from the 16th century through to the Second World War.
- Address: Tilbury Fort, No 2 Office Block, The Fort, Tilbury, RM18 7NR, Essex, Thurrock How do we get there?
- Definitely worth a trip to Tilbury Fort being such historic location.Views from the Fort across the Thames to Gravesend are superb.English Heritage staff very...
- Tilbury Fort stands on the northern, Essex, bank of the River Thames at Tilbury, opposite Gravesend. It was built by Henry VIII to defend London from attack...
- Tilbury Fort, artillery fort protected London's seaward approach from the 16th century through to World War II.
- Tilbury is joined to Coalhouse Fort, 3 miles to the east, by a 3-mile long path along the river, known as The Forts Way.
- It’s hard to grasp just how impressive Tilbury Fort in Essex is until you’ve experienced it for yourself.
- Work started on the current Tilbury Fort in 1670, but there had been previous fortifications on the site since the time of Henry VIII.
- In 1539 King Henry VIII built the first blockhouse fort here as a response to the invasion threats from Europe.
- Discover Tilbury Fort in Essex, England through stunning photographs showcasing its beauty and historical significance.
