Nothe Fort
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Nothe Fort is a fort in Weymouth, Dorset, England. The fort is situated on the shore beside the northern breakwater of the military Portland Harbour, and at the mouth of civilian Weymouth Harbour. The fort was built in 1860 to protect Portland's harbour, which was then becoming an important Royal Navy base. The fort played an important role in World War II, when the harbour was used as base by the British and American navies.
In 1956, the fort was abandoned, and in 1961 it was purchased by the local council. It is now a museum, featuring models, World War II memorabilia as well as original cannons and guns and British and American WWII vehicles. The museum received 12,042 visitors in 2002.
[edit] External links
- Official Nothe Fort website
- Information on the attraction from Weymouth and Portland Borough Council
- The Heritage Coast: The Nothe Fort
- Note Fort & Gardens, Weymouth & Portland Tourist Guide
- The Nothe, Nothe Fort and Portland Breakwater
- Pictures of the Nothe Fort
[edit] References
- ^ Dorset County Council, Visitor Numbers at Selected Attractions 1998 to 2002
