| Fort Clonque | |
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| Alderney | |
Fort Clonque at low tide |
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Shown within Channel Islands
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| Type | British coastal defnese fortress |
| Coordinates | |
| Current condition |
good |
| Current owner |
Landmark Trust |
| Open to the public |
Yes |
‘’’Fort Clonque’’’ is a 19th century coastal fortress in Alderney, the Channel Islands, and part of the United Kingdom. It was constructed at a time when French naval power was becoming an increasing concern to the British. It is built on a rocky outcrop of land joined to the island by a causeway that is submerged at high tide. It was manned by 50 men and fortified with up to 10 guns, mostly 68-pounders, however none were ever fired in anger. The fort fell into disuse before being rescued by the Landmark Trust in 1966.[1]