Clifford's Fort
(1627-present)

place and fort

Aged 398

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Commemorated on 1 plaque

Clifford's Fort. Completed in 1672 and named after Lord Clifford of Cabal, this fort was first armed with 20 x 20 pdr and ten x 10 pdr cannons. Commanded by Governor of Tynemouth Castle until 1839. Headquarters of Tyne Division Royal Engineers (Volunteers) Submarine Miners 1888-1928.

Fish Quay, North Shields, United Kingdom where it sited