Fort Ile de Raz
Fort Ile de Raz is a fort on the small Ile de Raz, an islet off the coast of Alderney. The fort itself protects Longis Beach, a harbour on the island, Essex Castle, which served as a military hospital, and the site of the Nunnery, the first fortification on the island, left by the Romans.- Castle
- …is also known as “Fort Raz”
- Description: fort in Alderney
Places of Interest Nearby
Discover Raz Island and Mannez Quarry railway station.
Raz Island
Islet
Raz Island, also called Ile de Raz, is an islet off the coast of Alderney.
Mannez Quarry railway station
Mannez Quarry is a station on the Alderney Railway, located on the island of Alderney.
1 km north of Fort Ile de Raz
Mannez Lighthouse
The Alderney Lighthouse is a stone lighthouse built…
1¼ km north of Fort Ile de Raz
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Saint Anne.
Saint Anne
Saint Anne is the main town and only parish on the island of Alderney in the Bailiwick of Guernsey.
2½ km west of Fort Ile de Raz
Fort Ile de Raz
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Latitude
49.71837° or 49° 43′ 6″ north
Longitude
-2.16772° or 2° 10′ 4″ west
Open location code
8CXVPR9J+8W
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OpenStreetMap feature
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OpenStreetMap feature
historic = castle
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In Other Languages
“Fort Ile de Raz” goes by many names.
Notable Places Nearby
Discover Longis Beach and The Nunnery.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Essex Castle and bunker.
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