The Palmerston Forts are a group of forts and associated structures around the coasts of the United Kingdom and Ireland. The forts were built during the...
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The Palmerston Forts that encircle Portsmouth were built in response to the 1859 Royal Commission dealing with the perceived threat of a French invasion...
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of the Palmerston Forts constructions. Located in the Solent, near Portsmouth, England, and is now a luxury hotel. The four armour-plated forts were designed...
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Several of the forts surrounding Plymouth were built as a result of a decision in Lord Palmerston's premiership to deter the French from attacking naval...
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Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, KG, GCB, PC, FRS (20 October 1784 – 18 October 1865), known as Lord Palmerston, was a British statesman and politician...
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The Palmerston Forts that defend Dover were built in response to the 1859 Royal Commission dealing with the perceived threat of a French invasion. The...
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A number of Palmerston Forts were built along the south coast of England on recommendation of the 1860 Royal Commission on the Defence of the United Kingdom...
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(1994). Arming the Forts The Artillery of the Victorian Land Forts. The Palmerston Forts Society. p. 4. ISBN 0-9523634-0-2. Anon. Fort Nelson, Home of the...
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The Palmerston Forts around Milford Haven include: Fort Hubberstone Popton Fort Scoveston Fort South Hook Fort Stack Rock Fort Thorn Island Fort Llanion...
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the recommendations of the Royal Commission, hence it is one of the Palmerston Forts. The original emplacements, nineteen 64-pounder (29 kg) RML artillery...
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