Bridlington Quay Fort
Has been described as a Questionable Artillery Fort
There are no visible remains
| Name | Bridlington Quay Fort |
| Alternative Names | |
| Historic Country | Yorkshire |
| Modern Authority | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| 1974 Authority | Humberside |
| Civil Parish | Bridlington |
There is no evidence to show when a fort was first constructed for the defence of shipping in Bridlington Bay, though Henry VIII may have built one. A chance reference in an Indenture in the Town Chest shows that a fort of some kind had been constructed and already demolished previous to 1650. Guns were mounted there from 1654 onwards and under Charles II, elaborate preparations were made for the construction and arming of three forts, though one only appears to have been completed and this one was soon abandoned. The work seems to have been restored at least partially on two occasions during Charles II's reign, and was never altogether destroyed, until a more complete restoration about 1702. The final demolition took place in the early nineteenth century, but the position of the work is still indicated by 'Fort Hall' and 'Fort Terrace' at the east end of which the fort was situated, and 'Garrison Street'. (PastScape ref. Purvis)
Not scheduled
Not Listed
Historic England (PastScape) Defra or Monument number(s)
County Historic Environment Record
| OS Map Grid Reference | TA187668 |
| Latitude | 54.0838813781738 |
| Longitude | -0.186330005526543 |
| Eastings | 518740 |
| Northings | 466800 |
