Doss Fornas
The Doss Fornas battery was built between 1878-80, opposite the Brussa ferro battery in Valsorda. The battery was one of the last fortifications built in the “Trentino-style”. The fort was built with stone that could be found nearby, like most Trentino-style fortifications. The battery was defended by rifles and machine guns.[1] The fort was originally armed with 4 12cm M61 K fortress guns, but ended up with an observation turret and 8 15cm M78 guns that could shoot in the direction of Vigolo Vattaro.[1][2] In 1898, an armored rotating observation dome was added to Doss Fornas.[2]
World War I
Like most fortifications nearby, battery was obsolete by 1915, this is why it was disarmed in the summer of 1915.[1]
Post-war
On Mar. 7, 1929, the fort was sold into private hands, which is where it remains today. The battery is not available to visit and is not restored.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "DOSS FORNAS". www.fortificazioni.net. Retrieved 2026-08-15.
- 1 2 "Trentino Grande Guerra - Batterie Doss Fornas | Batteria Doss Fornas". www.trentinograndeguerra.it. Retrieved 2026-08-15.
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