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Fort Doyle

Fort Doyle

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Fort Doyle

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Location: Guernsey

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Werner

July 9, 2024

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September 4, 2024

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19th Century Fort built as part of the network to protect the island against invasion by the French. Later used by the Germans during the Second World War who installed coastal defence guns and anti-aircraft guns. About a mile offshore you can see the Platte Forgere lighthouse. Entrance is free.

Cornelia Fuchs

July 22, 2023

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Built at Fontenelle Bay on the northern shore of Guernsey during the early years of the 19th century, Fort Doyle was part of the island wide fortification network designed to protect the island against a French invasion. Originally three 18 pounder cannons were stationed in the battery in the fort, however during World War Two the occupying German forces heavily fortified the area with three coastal defence guns, anti-aircraft guns and mortars. 24h free access

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Fort Doyle – Plage de Port Soif loop from Guernsey

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Fort Le Marchant – Fort Doyle loop from Vale

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Elevation 60 m

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Wednesday 15 April

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