Sussex Police donates historic First World War bayonet to Shoreham Fort

An historic bayonet from the First World War has been donated to Shoreham Fort by Sussex Police.
By John Holden
Published 24th Sep 2020, 15:02 BST
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The Remington bayonet, dating back to 1917, was presented to the Friends of Shoreham Fort (FoSF) after being discovered in the force's storage.

Chairman Gary Baines said: "I was really pleased Sussex Police were able to pass this on to us, it has such historical significance. It would be a great loss if this item was destroyed, as history would be lost forever."

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PCSO Daryl Holter is a volunteer Heritage Crime Officer and echoed Gary's sentiments. He said history is too easily lost and artefacts such as this can link us to our 'shared heritage'.

The Friends of Shoreham Fort receive the historic bayonetThe Friends of Shoreham Fort receive the historic bayonet
The Friends of Shoreham Fort receive the historic bayonet

Vicky Aldridge, a Police Constable, said: "It was a surprise and very interesting to find the 1917 Remington Bayonet in our storage. I’m immensely pleased to have had some involvement and to know that it will be conserved at Shoreham Fort for the future generations to see and learn about."