Fort Platte Saline

Fort Platte Saline
Part of the Fortifications of Alderney
St. Anne, Alderney
Site information
TypeBritish coastal defence fortress
Location
Fort Platte Saline is located in Channel Islands
Fort Platte Saline
Fort Platte Saline
Shown within Channel Islands
Coordinates49°43′14″N 2°12′50″W / 49.7204168°N 2.2137886°W / 49.7204168; -2.2137886
Site history
Battles/warsNone
EventsGerman occupation of the Channel Islands

Fort Platte Saline is a fort on the island of Alderney built during the Victorian era. In 1859, the fort had five 68-pounder cannons mounted. Today, the fort is now used as part of the gravel industry.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Starforts Alderney".


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