Humberston Fitties Beach Photo

Haile Sand Fort

Haile Sand Fort and Bull Sand Fort beyond, seen from the beach at Humberston Fitties. These two hexagonal sand forts were built in 1915 as a defence for the Humber Estuary using concrete and reinforced steel armour. The largest is Bull Sand Fort which stands 50 foot above sea level on a sandbank in the middle of the river towards Spurn Head, Haile Sand Fort is nearer and smaller. They remained in use until 1956 and are now privately owned http://www.ecastles.co.uk/sands.html .

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