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accompanied by regular army officers would have staffed the fort in time of war. Construction was protracted and Fort Nelson was not fully armed until the 1890s. The fort was disarmed in 1907 and then used for accommodation. In 1938, it was converted to an area anti-aircraft ammunition store; ten
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The fort covers around 19 acres (77,000 m) and is open all year round, with no charges except for some special events. Live firing demonstrations are held every day, costumed guides, video presentations, and visitors are able to explore the tunnels that run below the fort connecting the
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at the bottom of the ridge were considered insufficient. A series of 6 forts were built along the 7 miles (10 km) of the ridge. From west to east they are forts
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magazines with gun emplacements. There are displays demonstrating the living and working conditions of the soldiers who defended the fort, and views over
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570:"Details from listed building database (1350616)"
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287:. A large open parade ground gives access to the
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692:Mallet's great mortars (Great Victorian guns-1)
206:Location of Fort Nelson, Hampshire in Hampshire
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730:Fareham Borough Council page on Fort Nelson
626:. The Palmerston Forts Society. p. 4.
519:Fareham Borough Council page on Fort Nelson
725:The Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson – Guide
694:. Palmerston Forts Society. pp. 8–9.
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521:. Page retrieved at 12.20pm 29 July 2005.
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501:Part of the Artillery Hall at Fort Nelson
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