Newhaven Fort
| Newhaven Fort | |
|---|---|
| Lewes East Sussex England | |
Newhaven Fort - the casemates and the eastern rampart overlooking the harbour | |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Lewes District Council |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 50°46′59″N 0°03′16″E / 50.783184°N 0.054361°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1864-71 |
| In use | Museum |
| Materials | Concrete Brick Earth |
Newhaven Fort is a Palmerston fort built in the 19th century to defend the harbour at Newhaven, on the south coast of England. It was the largest defence work ever built in Sussex and is now open as a museum.