Upnor Castle explored

2,264 views · Published 28 May 2012 · 7:35 · Indexed 27 September 2026

Channel: Nigel Fowler Sutton · 2012 · Travel & Events

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Set in tranquil grounds adjoining a riverside village, this rare example of an Elizabethan artillery fort was begun in 1559 and redeveloped in 1599-1601, to protect warships moored at Chatham dockyards. Despite a brave attempt, it entirely failed to do so in 1667, when the Dutch sailed past it to burn or capture the English fleet at anchor..........

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