Fort Series - Fort Albert Traditional Cache

This series is designed to encourage local or visiting cachers to explore and discover the mighty and fascinating fortification remains that are dotted around Alderney’s majestic coastline.

Any exploration should be done with great caution. That said, these cache locations are by no means outrageous: The Vlads have been frequenting these spots for years with very little trouble.

Fortification Series – Fort Albert

One of Alderney’s most important forts, Fort Albert (formerly know as Fort Touraille before the death of the Prince Consort) holds an intimidating position atop Mont Touraille, bearing down on Braye harbour as well as much of the East Coast of the island. Its primary use was to be that of an artillery position but after the disuse of the other forts on the island it became the military headquarters, housing the infantry garrison.  Its guns were used for training the Royal Alderney Militia Artillery. It has a spacious parade ground inside, plus barrack accommodation space within its walls. During the German occupation the fort deteriorated badly through neglect and because of an army demolition exercise. Fort Albert is now used by societies such as the Archery and Shooting Clubs.

This micro cache is on the outer side of the deep moat surrounding Fort Albert. You will need a pen.