LITTLEHAMPTON FORT

It was built in 1854 at the western edge of Littlehampton harbour as part of the south coast defences to protect the entrance to the River Arun. It was in use until 1873 and is now very overgrown and in poor condition. For further information visit Gary Baines Shoreham Fort site which has a number of photos of Littlehampton.

An earlier 7 gun battery was built on the East bank in the 1750's, with guns both facing up the river and out to sea. This has vanished and is now the site of a small roller-coaster.

Photo Gary Baines