In 2014 the FSG began awarding plaques to exceptional examples of the restoration or the reuse of fortifications. This work ensures that our built military heritage will be available to future generations.
The first plaques were awarded in September 2014 to the Landguard Fort Trust and to Chapel Bay Fort. In 2015 Grey Point Fort in Northern Ireland was awarded a plaque in recognition of the work done there.
The FSG may make grants (not normally exceeding £1000) from the Publication Fund to assist in the publication of books on subjects, which promote the general aims of the FSG. Authors should contact the FSG with details of their work and of the assistance requested.
Recent grants have been made for the publication of:
Castle, Town defences and Artillery Fortifications in Britain and Ireland: a Bibliography 1945-2006 by JR Kenyon (2008)
Ramparts of Empire by T Crick (2012)
A new grant has been recently introduced to assist those struggling to preserve and maintain their fortifications. Grants (not normally exceeding £1000) may be made to assist in the preservation of fortifications falling within the area of interest of the FSG.
Grants have been made to the St Helen National Trust for work on High Knoll Fort, to the Needles Battery, IoW for the restoration of gun carriages, and to Fort Tourgis, Alderney for improved signage.
