The Victorian fort of Tourgis in north west Alderney, built as a defence against the French and later occupied by German forces.

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Built 1855 designed to accommodate 346 men, later to become a strongpoint for the Germans with anti-aircraft and anti-tank guns.

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Size: 5714px × 3810px
Location: North west Alderney, channel islands
Photo credit: © ALDERNEYMAN / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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