THE NOTHE FORT

The Nothe Fort was built between 1860 and 1872 with a 12 gun battery of 9" and 10" cannons as part of the Palmerston defences to protect Portland Harbour. The armament was updated in 1888 with the introduction of seven of the massive 38 ton 12.5 inch guns but these were replaced by three modern six inch guns in 1902. It was in use until 1956 and since 1979 it has been restored and opened as a museum by Weymouth Civic Society.

Photo Richard Clarke

Open daily May - September and Sundays.

Directions
To the east of Weymouth on the south side of the entrance to the harbour.