Landguard Fort (Felixstowe)

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Fort on the mouth of the River Orwell built to protect access to the ports of Felixstowe, Harwich and Ipswich.
Built just outside Felixstowe, Suffolk at the mouth of the River Orwell, Landguard Fort was designed to guard the entrance to Harwich. The first fortifications from 1540 were a few earthworks and blockhouse, but it was James I of England who ordered the construction of a square fort with bulwarks at each corner.

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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landguard_Fort
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Coordinates:   51°56'19"N   1°19'15"E

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  • Just to the side of this fort (about 50Yds)is the carpark viewing area where you can see the ships coming in to Felixstowe Port.There is a little caf'e in the viewing area so you can get tea/snacks/burgers and stay for a while.It's great!!
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