Tilbury Fort is a Five-sided star-shaped artillery fort with angular bastions fort in Tilbury, Thurrock, Essex, England, and a filming location for Wonder Woman (2017) and Taboo (2017). Built in 1685, it was designed by Sir Bernard de Gomme. It is owned by English Heritage.
Location: Tilbury, Thurrock, Essex, England
Verified facts
- Located in Tilbury, Thurrock, Essex
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-3472, SRC-10389, SRC-12695 - Appeared in Wonder Woman (movie, 2017)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-3472, SRC-10389, SRC-11109 - Architectural style: Five-sided star-shaped artillery fort with angular bastions
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10389, SRC-3472, SRC-11907 - Appeared in Taboo (movie, 2017)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-3472, SRC-10389, SRC-11906 - Built in 1685
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12098, SRC-11907, SRC-14614 - Designed by Sir Bernard de Gomme
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12098, SRC-11907, SRC-12696 - Historic designation: Scheduled Monument; Grade II* listed (officers' barracks)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12098, SRC-12099, SRC-12693 - Historic designation: Scheduled Monument
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12098, SRC-12693, SRC-13267 - Built in 1685
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12098, SRC-11907, SRC-12950 - Owned by English Heritage
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12098, SRC-12099, SRC-12694 - Designed by Sir Bernard de Gomme
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12098, SRC-11907, SRC-12696
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10389 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/w/Wonder-Woman.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11109 — Romford Recorder — Tilbury Fort 'London's guardian' used for Wonder Woman filming (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11906 — Atlas of Wonders – Where was Taboo Filmed? (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11907 — English Heritage – History of Tilbury Fort (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12098 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilbury_Fort (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12099 — https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/tilbury-fort/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12693 — Historic England — National Heritage List entry 1021092, Tilbury Fort (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12694 — Thurrock Council — Tilbury Fort during World War One (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12695 — Thurrock Council – Tilbury Fort (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12696 — Royal Museums Greenwich – Collections (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12950 — Crazy About Castles — Tilbury Fort (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13267 — Thurrock Council — Thurrock Scheduled Ancient Monuments Assessment (April 2023) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14614 — Beyond the Point (Essex/Thames history) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-3472 — English Heritage — English Heritage properties on film (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Taboo filmed?
Tilbury Fort, in Tilbury, Thurrock, Essex, is a real-world filming location used for Taboo. This property has also appeared on screen in Wonder Woman.
Where was Wonder Woman filmed?
Tilbury Fort, in Tilbury, Thurrock, Essex, is a real-world filming location used for Wonder Woman. This property has also appeared on screen in Taboo.
Who designed Tilbury Fort?
Tilbury Fort was designed by Sir Bernard de Gomme.
Where is Tilbury Fort located?
Tilbury Fort is located in Tilbury, Thurrock, Essex.