The Littlehampton Fort | West Sussex

Standing guard at the mouth of the River Arun in Littlehampton, England, lies the imposing Littlehampton Redoubt, more commonly known as Littlehampton Fort. Built in 1854, this historic fortification served as a vital line of defense against potential French invasion during the reign of Napoleon III.

This fort played a significant part in our history, it was the very first Palmerston Fort.


The Fort

Littlehampton Redoubt is the first of its kind. Therefore paving the way for other forts across the country.

The Charity

The Littlehampton Fort Restoration Project (LFRP) has been created to preserve the fort and its history.

Get Involved

Run entirely by volunteers, the charity relies on people to get involved and help preserve the legacy.


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