Eighth Fort

[2] During World War I, the fort's crew detonated the ammunition remaining in storage before retreating.

The blast severely damaged the fort and its drainage system, resulting in the flooding of much of the structure.

[5] Cultural events have taken place in the fort, including a sound and light installation, photography exhibition, pyrotechnic acrobatics show and a peer learning programme about bees.

[6][7] Since the interwar period, the earthworks leading up to the fort have been used by the residents of Šilainiai to grow vegetables.

In addition to the produce grown in beds, there are a range of native trees, including oak, birch, apple and plum.