| Fort of Archeira | |
|---|---|
Forte da Archeira | |
| Lisbon District, Near Torres Vedras in Portugal | |
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| Coordinates | 39°02′04″N 9°13′06″W / 39.03444°N 9.21833°W |
| Type | Fort |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes. |
| Condition | Partly restored. |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1810 |
| Built by | Duke of Wellington |
| Materials | local stone |
| Battles/wars | Unused in battle |
| Garrison information | |
| Garrison | 500 |
The Fort of Archeira is located in the municipality of Torres Vedras, in the Lisbon District of Portugal. It is also today known as the Furadouro Redoubt and was called the “Cheira” at the time of construction. Construction began in 1810 as part of the first of the three Lines of Torres Vedras, which were defensive lines to protect the Portuguese capital Lisbon from invasion by the French during the Peninsular War (1807–14) or, in the event of defeat, to protect the embarkation of a retreating British Army.[1][2]
- ^ "Reduto do Furadouro". Fortalezas.org. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ^ "Reduto do Furadouro/Forte da Archeira". SIPA. Retrieved 13 March 2020.