Life in London can make you want to leave the big island altogether at times.

Spitbank Fort is one of three forts built off the Victorian Coast of Southampton and Portsmouth in the 1700s.

They were constructed to defend against naval attack from the French, namely the navy of Napoleon Bonaparte.

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Guests at the Spitbank Fort Sea Hotel are welcomed by ferry from the nearby Victorian coast.

Weve covered other British sea forts in our popular feature onAbandoned Places: 10 creepy, beautiful modern ruins.

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