Fort Platte Saline

Fort Platte Saline
Part of the Fortifications of Alderney
St. Anne, Alderney
Site information
TypeBritish coastal defence fortress
Location
Fort Platte Saline
Shown within Channel Islands
Coordinates49°43′14″N 2°12′50″W / 49.7204168°N 2.2137886°W / 49.7204168; -2.2137886
Site history
Battles/warsNone
EventsGerman occupation of the Channel Islands

Fort Platte Saline is a fort on the island of Alderney built during the Victorian era. In 1859, the fort had five 68-pounder cannons mounted. Today, the fort is now used as part of the gravel industry.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Starforts Alderney".


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