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  • Grey Point Fort

    Topics:
    • Historic environment

    Fort Road, Helen's Bay
    BT19 1PU
    United Kingdom

    Contact

    Phone: 02890 823 207
    Email: scmenquiries@communities-ni.gov.uk
    Website: https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/grey-point-fort-p676461

    Additional Information

    Open to the public: No
    Grid reference: J4576283268
    View on the Historic Environment Map Viewer
    SM number: DOW 001:044
    View details on the NI Sites & Monuments Record (NISMR)

    About Grey Point Fort

    Grey Point Fort is one of the best preserved early 20th century coastal forts anywhere in the British Isles.

    Situated in Helen's Bay, Grey Point Fort houses a most unusual hands-on military museum. It also hosts a number of special commemorative events during the year.

    The Fort was completed in 1907 with at its heart two massive six inch diameter guns which commanded the entrance to Belfast Lough. While a key part of Belfast’s defences against naval attack, it proved of limited value during the German air attacks on the city in 1941. There are still two magnificent 23 feet long guns.

    Visitors can also see the original observation post and three searchlight positions. Volunteers have created a museum of military memorabilia, including medals, uniforms, photographs and weaponry.

    A short guide to the layout and history of Grey Point Fort:

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    Grey Point Fort

    Grey Point Fort
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