Fort Albert
Apart from a Roman Fort, there were very few fortifications in Alderney until the mid 19th century. These forts were then modified and updated in the mid-20th century by Nazi Germany during the occupation period.
- Castle
- …lies at an elevation of around 50 metres (160 feet)
- Description: fort on Alderney in the Channel Islands
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Alderney and Mannez Lighthouse.
Mannez Lighthouse
Lighthouse
The Alderney Lighthouse is a stone lighthouse built… Mannez Lighthouse is situated 1½ km east of Fort Albert.
Braye Harbour
Marina
Braye Harbour is the main harbour on the north side… Braye Harbour is situated 1¼ km west of Fort Albert.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Saint Anne.
Saint Anne
Town
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Saint Anne is the main town and only parish on the island of Alderney in the Bailiwick of Guernsey.
Fort Albert
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Latitude
49.72636° or 49° 43′ 35″ north
Longitude
-2.18383° or 2° 11′ 2″ west
Open location code
8CXVPRG8+GF
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=castle
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Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
“Fort Albert” goes by many names.
- German: “Fort Albert”
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