A number of Palmerston Forts were built along the south coast of England on recommendation of the 1860 Royal Commission on the Defence of the United Kingdom.[1] As well as new structure, many existing defences were improved. Most were clustered around major ports, such as:
However, some more isolated works did take place at:
References
edit- ^ "British Isles Forts Links". Palmerston Forts Society. Retrieved 12 February 2024.