Built in 1898, Reigate Fort was part of the London Defence Scheme although it was sold in 1907. During the First World War it served as an munitions store and it was recommissioned during the Second World War. It became a scheduled ancient monument in the 70s.

Today, you can visit the fort and take a guided tour, wandering through the rooms still very much reminiscent of the turn of the century.

Andy Lewis MTB 🇬🇧

May 25, 2023

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Reigate Fort was built on top of Reigate Hill in 1898 as part of the London Defence Scheme, a 72-mile chain of defence that stretched from the North Downs to Essex. It was designed to protect the capital while a huge ship-building programme was initiated by the government

One of 13 new military installations in the chain, Reigate Fort was a mobilisation centre, holding cutting tools for clearing trees and digging tools for entrenching, as well as ammunition. If an invasion materialised, trenches could quickly be dug to form the last line of defence for London.

John Davies

April 15, 2021

Mountain biking

Well worth a 15 min stop.
nationaltrust.org.uk/reigate-hill-and-gatton-park/features/reigate-fort-at-reigate-hill-and-gatton-park

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3. Colley Hill & Walton Oaks loop from Reigate Hill — Surrey Hills

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