List of forts of the Lines of Torres Vedras

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Fort of Alqueidao FortAlqueidao1.jpg
Fort of Alqueidão

The Lines of Torres Vedras were lines of forts and other military defences built in secrecy to defend Lisbon, capital of Portugal, from the French during the Peninsular War. Named after the town of Torres Vedras, their construction was ordered by the commander of the British troops, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. The Lines were declared a National Heritage by the Portuguese Government in March 2019. [1]

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In total, 152 military works were carried out from October 1809 to 1812 by Portuguese workers supervised by British engineers. Most involved completely new constructions, although some existing structures, such as the castle at Torres Vedras, were adapted and it was also common to incorporate existing hilltop windmills in the designs. Some of the forts remain visible and 29 are maintained by the municipalities of Torres Vedras, Arruda dos Vinhos, Loures, Mafra, Sobral de Monte Agraço, and Vila Franca de Xira. [2] Much restoration work was carried out to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Lines.

Fort of Olheiros FortOlheiros2.jpg
Fort of Olheiros
Fort of Zambujal FortZambujalTunnel.jpg
Fort of Zambujal
Fort of Sao Vicente FortSt.Vincent2.jpg
Fort of São Vicente
Fort of Cego ForteCego2.jpg
Fort of Cego
Fort of Ajuda Grande AjudaGrande1.jpg
Fort of Ajuda Grande

Forts

   Indicates restored and maintained fort
NumberNameDistrictMenGunsRef.
1ABattery of Tejo Alhandra 1,0004 [3]
1BEntrenchments2
1CBattery of Estrada1
1DBattery of Estrada2
1EBattery of Estrada Real7
1FBattery of Subida2
2Battery of Conde8002
3Redoubt of Boa Vista2002
4Battery of São FernandoUn­known2
5Redoubt Serra do Formoso1203
5ABattery of Antas2
5BBattery 1a of Alfarge2
5CBattery 2a of Alfarge3
5DBattery 1a of Bulhaco2
5EBattery 2a of Bulhaco2
5FBattery 1a of Serra do Pinheiro2
5GBattery 2a of Serra do Pinheiro1
6Battery of MeldrosUn­known2
7Fort of Calhandriz2003
8Fort of Trancoso2003
9 Fort of Casal do Cego 2803
10 Fort of Carvalha 4003
11Fort of Moinho do Céu3004
12Fort of Passo Sobral 1203
13Fort of Caneira1202
14 Fort of Alqueidão 1,59025
15 Fort of Machado 4607
16Fort of Trinta2504
17 Fort of Simplício 3008
18 Fort of Ajuda Grande Bucelas 3004
19 Fort of Ajuda Pequeno 2003
20 Fort of São Vicente Torres Vedras 4708
21 Fort of São Vicente 2707/9
22 Fort of São Vicente 3809
23 Redoubt of Olheiros 1807
24Redoubt of Forca3007
25Fort of São João2002
26Fort of Ordasqueira3003
27 Castle of Torres Vedras 5005
28 Fort Pequeno da Enxara Portela 2703
29 Fort Grande da Enxara 2804 [4]
30Redoubt of Grilo Torres Vedras 3404
31Redoubt of Alquiteria3703
32Fort of Formigal2604
33Fort of Salgado Bucelas 3004
34Fort of Curral2003
35Redoubt of Quintela Pequeno1204
36Redoubt of Quintela Grande3709
37Fort of Abrunheira503
38 Fort of Casa 3405
39Fort of Quintela Reentrante3408
40 Fort of Aguieira 150Un­known
41 Redoubt of Portela Grande 2405
42 Fort of Portela Pequeno 3506
43Battery of VizoUn­known4
44Battery of Cachada2
45Battery of Penedos3
46Battery of Oliveiras2
47Battery of Galvões3
48Fort of Tojal2002
49Fort of Picoto Montachique Un­known2
50Redoubt of Quadradinho1602
51 Fort of Freixial 3004
52Fort of Capitão1903
53Fort of Presinheira2302
54Fort of Moinho2100
55Fort of Vale1503
56Fort of Permouro Mafra 1502
57 Fort of Mosqueiro Montachique 2703
58Fort of Carrascal3103
59Fort of Moinho da Carambela2604
60Redoubt of Achada 11502
61Redoubt of Achada 21902
62Fort of Alto do Cheira3903
63Fort of Casal da Serra2803
64Fort of Canto do Muro da Tapada2103
65Fort of Santa Maria2703
66 Fort of Feira 3504
67Fort of Cabeço Gordo1202
68Fort of Matoutinho2604
69Fort of Quinta do Fidalgo2404
70Fort of Quinta do Estrangeiro2406
71Fort of Portela2404
72Fort of Estrada1302
73Fort of Coutada3403
74Fort of Casal da Pedra Mafra 1902
75Fort of Milhariça702
76Fort of Sonível3904
77Fort of Juncal3804
78Fort of Telhadouro1103
79Fort of Gio2703 [5]
80Fort of Quinta da Boa Viagem3103
81Fort of Serra de Chipre2803
82Fort of Patarata2104
83Fort of Meio2403
84Fort of Curral do Linho2903
85Fort of Areeiro2903
86Fort of Nossa Senhora da Paz2803
87Fort of Pinheiro3403
88Fort of Cabeço do Neto2003
89Fort of Moxarro3103
90Fort of Penegache2303
91Fort of Algoa2003
92Fort of Picoto1803
93Fort of Marvão3303
94Fort of Ribamar3202
95 Fort of Zambujal 2502
96Fort of Carvoeira2803
97Fort of São Julião3502
98Fort of Algueirão São Julião 1,34026
99Battery of Arieiro706
100Battery of Estrada505
101Redoubt no.1 of Medrosa25010
102Redoubt no.2 of Medrosa2608
103Redoubt no.1 of Antas1303
104Redoubt no.2 of Antas1002
105Redoubt no.3 of Antas1702/4
106Redoubt of Lomba3206
107Redoubt of Quinta Nova8006
108Redoubt of Junqueiro3606
109Redoubt of Figueirinha5008
110Fortified line 103–coast1,0003
111Fort of Passo Torres Vedras 2505
112Fort of Gentias2204
113Battery of Foz502
114 Fort no.1 of Subserra Alhandra 1002/3
114A Battery Nova de Subserra 2
115Fort no.2 of Subserra1002
116Fort no.3 of Subserra1005
116ABattery annex for Fort no.3 of SubserraUn­known
116BBattery do Casal da Entrega4
117Redoubt Novo da Costa da Freiria150Un­known
118Fort of Sinais4008
119Redoubt of Dois Moinhos3506
119ANo proof built, but 119B existsDoes not appear
119BFort of Subida da Serra Alhandra 2
120Fort Novo do Formoso1302
121Fort no.1 of Calhandriz2504
122Fort no.2 of Calhandriz3003
123Fort no.3 of Calhandriz3004
124Fort no.4 of Calhandriz Montachique 3504
124ABattery of Calhandriz2
125 Fort of Serra de Arpim 2504
126Fort Novo do Cabo Bucelas 1882
127Fort of Moinho154Un­known
128 Fort of Archeira Portela 5006
129 Fort of Feiteira 3506
130Fort of Catefica2005
131Battery of Cruz Torres Vedras 904
132Battery of Palheiros1506
133Battery of Pedrulhos1204
134Battery of Outeiro da Prata1104
135Battery of Carrasqueira1604
136Battery of Milharosa1504
137Battery of Outeiro da França1004
138Battery of Pombal1002
139Battery of Bordinheira1604
140Battery of Outeiro do Monte1204
141Battery of Mogo1804
142Battery of Bonabal1504
143Fort of Galpeira1504
144Battery of Mouguelas1304
145Fort of Belmonte2504
146Fort of Bececarias2506
147Battery of Ponte do Rol I0Un­known
148Battery of Ponte do Rol II0
149Fort Novo da Ordasqueira2506
150Battery of Ribaldeira Portela 2506
151Redoubt of Patameira300Un­known
152 Fort Novo Sobral 2506

Citations

  1. "Governo classifica Linhas de Torres Vedras como monumento nacional". Observador. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  2. "Forts restored and maintained by the Municipalities". Friends of the Lines of Torres Vedras. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  3. Thompson (2021), p. 198.
  4. Thompson (2021), p. 199.
  5. Thompson (2021), p. 200.

References