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A grade II listed sea fort constructed between 1915-1919 following the outbreak of World War 1, although the works were not fully completed until after the war had ended.
The fort is reinforced by concrete and its seaward side is fitted out with 12-inches of armour designed to withstand gunfire from heavy naval units. During World War 2 it was armed, besides the usual small and rapid-fire weapons, by two 6 inch guns and two 6-pounder guns. It had sufficient accommodation for a garrison of 200 men.
Bull Sand Fort, with its smaller companion fort on Haile Sand, 3.75 kilometres to the south-west, guarded the approaches to the Humber with gun batteries and an anti-submarine net of steel mesh stretched between them across the mouth of the estuary.
The fort includes 3 floors with basement and magazine below sea level, and central 2-storey observation tower. Fresh water supply is available at the fort via an artesian well. Externally there is a balcony and jetty.
The fort was decommissioned in 1956.
In need of refurbishment throughout with potential for development / alternative uses, subject to consent.
Vacant.
Tenure
Freehold
Accommodation
A grade II listed fort
Notes
Please note the property has not been internally inspected by Savills and the information has been provided by the seller and Historic England listing.