Nothe Fort

The Nothe Fort in Weymouth first foundations were laid in 1860, The royal engineers and inmates from the prison at Portland constructed the building ready for completion by 1872 to house massive cannons as part of the Portland Harbour defences.

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Nothe Fort Portland Breakwater Wall | Nothe Fort Weymouth Bay | Entrance to the Fortress

The Nothe Fort was constructed using a range of materials including Portland stone, brick and granite. It was constructed in the shape of a horse shoe and has 3 levels and approximately 70 rooms (Ramparts, Courtyard and Magazines).

In 1961 Weymouth and Portland borough council took over the Nothe and it was restored by the Weymouth Civic Society.

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View from the Nothe Weymouth Wooden Pier | Nothe View Weymouth Harbour tall ship | Nothe View Harbour and Weymouth Beach

The Nothe is now a museum of coastal defence and is surrounding by the gardens of the Nothe which attracts many visitors in summer. A pay and display carpark area is provided by the fortress in the gardens, which provides excellent views of Weymouth Harbour and beach, Portland and the surrounding coastline.

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Nothe Gardens | Weymouth Harbour view from the Nothe | Nothe Gardens Portland in the distance

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Location of Nothe Fort

The Nothe Fort
Barrack Road
Weymouth
Dorset
DT4 8UF

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