| Fort of Carvalha | |
|---|---|
Forte da Carvalha | |
| Lisbon District, Near Arruda dos Vinhos in Portugal | |
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| Coordinates | 38°58′22″N 9°06′13″W / 38.97278°N 9.10361°W |
| Type | Fort |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes. |
| Condition | Partly restored. |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1809-10 |
| Built by | Duke of Wellington |
| Battles/wars | Unused in battle |
| Garrison information | |
| Garrison | 400 |
The Fort of Carvalha is located in the parish of São Tiago dos Velhos, at the highest point of the municipality of Arruda dos Vinhos, in the Lisbon District of Portugal. It was built in 1809-10 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 safely embark a retreating British Army.[1][2]
- ^ "Forte da Carvalha". Freguesia de S. Tiago dos Velhos. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ "Forte da Carvalha". Rota Histórica das Linhas de Torres. Retrieved 30 August 2019.