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Reigate Fort

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A Victorian era fort on top of Reigate Hill, affording wonderful views over the Weald. The fort was built in 1898 as part of an effort to defend the approaches to London from the perceived threast of French invasion.

Reigate was intended as a 'Mobilsation Centre' to gather troops and supplies for the defense of the North Downs, rather than a regular defensive structure. Among the military buildings on show are the Tool Store, where tools used in trench warfare were stored. Here you would find shovels, pickaxes, barbed wire, saws, and axes. The Magazine held artillery and small arms amunition. The underground Casemate also stored trench warfare tools, and was probably intended for use as a war room for co-ordinating defensive efforts.

Guided tours show what life was like for the soldiers stationed here.
Reigate Hill, Reigate, Surrey, England

About Reigate Fort
Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: The fort is located on the summit of Reigate Hill, on the course of the North Downs Way. Free parking on Wray Lane and Margery Wood.
Website: Reigate Fort
Email: reigate@nationaltrust.org.uk
National Trust
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OS TQ261520
Photo Credit: Ian Capper, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence
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Best Western Reigate Manor Hotel - 0.3 miles from Reigate Fort Reigate, Surrey Stay from: £40.00

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The Gable Guest House - 5.3 miles from Reigate Fort London, Greater London From: £74.00

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