Fort Albert (Alderney)
Fort on Alderney in the Channel Islands
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Fort Albert is a fort on the Island of Alderney, currently part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, located to the east of Braye Bay. With Mount Hale Battery to the immediate south and Fort Grosnez across the bay, Fort Albert protects, and has protected, Braye Bay and the main harbor of Alderney. It is part of the Fortifications of Alderney. Originally called Fort Touraille, Fort Albert was supposed to be a battery,[1] however, it eventually became the centerpiece of the Fortifications of Alderney.[2][3] The fort is accessible by the Bibette Head Trail.[4]
| Fort Albert | |
|---|---|
Fort Touraille | |
| Part of the Fortifications of Alderney | |
| St. Anne, Alderney | |
 Remains of Fort Albert in Alderney | |
| Site information | |
| Type | British coastal defence fortress |
| Location | |
.svg)  Fort Albert Shown within Channel Islands | |
| Coordinates | 49.7263572°N 2.1838184°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1859 |
| Battles/wars | None |
| Events | German occupation of the Channel Islands |
The Royal Alderney Militia served as artillery units from 1855 to 1925, manning the guns at Fort Albert after its completion.[5]
