9 things you might not know about the Solent forts

Portsmouth is one of the most historic cities in the UK, and one of the main reasons is the number of defence forts dotted around the Hampshire landscape.

By The Newsroom

Published 15th Sep 2016, 16:44 BST

Updated 5th Oct 2016, 14:32 BST

Spitbank Fort in the Solent, taken from Brittany Ferries' Mont St Michel in May 2016 Picture:
Tony Weaver — Spitbank Fort in the Solent, taken from Brittany Ferries' Mont St Michel in May 2016 Picture: Tony Weaver

Although their tales are widely known, here are a few facts which you might not know about their history.

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