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these places risk injury themselves others these dangerous prone collapse make sure thoroughly equipped torches hard hats good footwear never alone best thing enjoy your monitor contact keen support please wartling bunker updated castle fort garrison point \",\" napoleonic palmerston south east area archcliffe cells archciffe galleries citadel gorge casemates north officers mess outer bastion well house western outworks detached bastion drop redoubt dymchurch demi fort burgoyne hudsons entrance lines casemate front water tanks medway cliffe darnet horsted borstal prince william barracks shornemead sunken courtyard caponier grain tower battery dummy sheppey barton point centre fletcher battey garrison upper level lower raid shelters athol terrace- cliff buckland school clarendon dover grammar shelter paragon shorts tunnel guildford-tunnel-east langdon prison wardens raid shelter ramsgate tunnels slade trevanion caves-east noah's noahs auxiliary buildings hougham power distribution room lights manston decontamination battle headquarters canterbury wildfire tunbridge wells underground sarre brigade bunkers fervent lydden remembrance bunker chain home stations dunkirk station buried reserve bofors swingate command dumpy deep military position yellow hole long hill foreland batteries magazines breakwater magazine margarets martins wanstone plotting rooms spout forts knock john maunsell army tongue sands cold minster post sheerness emergency port control southern miscellaneous channel 1880 attempt alland grange chalk mine burham cottage crete road reservoir castle eastry caves shaft lido clifton bath cave limekiln street bond store mills drain u-475 black widow seaweed docks nicholas court farm chapel steps westerham mines wishing towers snowdown colliery railway davington light bourne park golgotha etchinghill outside kent essex coalhouse beacon weald epping hangmans wood deneholes surrey ashley epsom bedlams brooklands coulsdon foxenden godstone main series marden sussex wartling rotor radar snape mine truleigh rotor isle wight yaverland golden bembridge lawrence ventnor high down rocket test site albert puckpool victoria culver hampshire southwick ughq brockhurst wales llanberis ammo west country freestone browns folly farleigh sidings monkton ammunition depot ridge quarry westwood list warling dumpy \",\" maunsell forts army sands fort shivering thames estuary were constructed 1942 design following successful construction deployment naval their purpose provide anti-aircraft fire within area each fort consisted group seven towers with walkway connecting them central control tower when viewed whole comprised bofors four searchlight they arranged very specific centre semi-circular fashion around positioned further away still linked directly forts followed this plan order grounding called nore finally three place late 1943 longer standing construction relatively quick they easily floated grounded water more than 100ft deep access posted these entrance base platform parts ladders that would have used visible today poor condition indeed attempting access extremely hazardous best from boat safe distance action during second world there doubt proved their worth much fact command immediate post-war period various designs forward however none came fruition 1952 government decided pursue programme sustained damage storm 1953 tragedy struck same again months later ship destroyed four civilian caretakers killed incident 1955 office operational value dismantled 1959 been pirate radio stations 60's 70's since then remained abandoned downloads fortifications this area knock john tongue more information here project le-roi offshore echos neil brown's browns pictures underground kent supports redsand gratefully acknowledges help assistance visits doing excellent conserving restoring fascinating structures please visit site \",\" ramsgate raid shelter railway tunnel tunnels underneath provided shelter from raids during second world purpose that they also served first they consisted primarily series large caves disused railway tunnel combined could provide people decided improve this system outbreak would clearly head radius anything miles constructed lessen distance cover further find  there were originally entrances complex with smaller spur connecting main each entrance fitted heavy steel proof door idea close only immediate vicinity bomb detonation remaining doors kept open unless their immediately surrounding area contaminated hoped keeping town fresh still drawn areas considered highly unlikely whole time ventilation other circumstance vents length  toilets cutting recesses into chalk walls gents' gents side ladies recess chemical closets corrugated asbestos cement partitions used make cleaning these toilets easier task…… first posts dotted throughout again lined these cold water supplies sink couch  light small generating plant petrol battery power hours should generator break down rooms situated near ventilation shafts vent exhaust fumes pictures taken barry stewart james ford trevor haddrell downloads tunnels \",\" general enquiries want responsive your questions issues please help filling necessary information areas below note take answer contact details either fill form email clicking icon first name email address comment enter code \",\" eastry caves chalk mine started 1811 lime burning business remained production until 1914 access mine originally shaft developed sloping tunnel that emerged close limekiln mining ceased when local villagers began voice their concerns properties were danger collapse because mining beneath them tunnels then used hold festivities home guard sections rifle range during second world after this open public while period paintings done walls private property downloads \",\" garrison point fort built 1860's 1860s site earlier fortifications dating back henry viii 1667 amid fears dutch attack fort begun remained incomplete launched surprise capturing unfinished defences they destroyed work that been done then quickly moved their main objective naval dockyard chatham completed victory this embarrassing both admiralty britain's britains political military standing europe direct result this humiliating episode large bastioned very designed complete with batteries protecting entrance medway three more coastal shore later known indented lines further battery protect itself bastions protected landward side great deal fortification demolished between 1813 1827 while underwent major rebuilding programme towards period concern over defence sheerness raised although nothing until royal commission report 1860 which response renewed threat french invasion under napoleon report called construction casemated 1869 grand total £150 double original estimate armed rmls varying sizes 1885 experimental brennan torpedo system launching apparatus constructed entirely successful obsolete early 20th century world brought radical change armament shape rbls quick firing guns reduced during inter-war years reassessed again beginning addition pounder artillery disbanded 1956 fortifications such rendered advent warfare particular expectation time next exchange would nuclear closed only after entirety came management ports authority although largely unused neglected structure remains sound places many features still place granted status scheduled ancient monument secured fort's forts future protection downloads area upper level lower rnxs port control centre bastion docks barton fletcher battery garrision \",\" archcliffe cells dover entrance western heights originally grand gateway place known gate very imposing structure galleries comprised several rooms some which were used cells great shame that demolished make road during 1960's 1960s guard house still downloads fortifications this area citadel well house outworks outer bastion south flank casemates north galleries breakwater drop redoubt detached \",\" westerham mines there entrances these mines although them blocked this because reserve access permission only were originally excavate sandstone ragstone that many local buildings constructed nearby church certainly those tunnel complex been backfilled passages more than four feet high some even lower downloads westernham \",\" cliffe fort built 1860's 1860s three thames side forts that were designed defend estuary also built work conjunction with coalhouse essex prevent hostile fleet reaching london construction fort difficult marshy ground cracking subsidence caused many problems working more surprisingly this home malaria mosquitoes which made life even more construction workers solely cater armament guns installed rml's rmls weighing around tons protection these provided granite faced casemates shields added defence these rails carriages stood still visible today 1885 became site experimental harbour system known brennan torpedo this world's worlds first wire guided missile originally there sets launching only remains progressive time replaced years later favour quick-firing remained armed throughout both world wars sold after second local cement company result sadly been neglected fallen into fairly advanced state decay downloads \",\" hougham battery dover coastal defence batteries along coast consisting three naval guns along with their corresponding magazines complex consisted plotting room observation posts other ancillary buildings there very little remaining battery today covered soil during 1970's 1970s following pictures were taken conjunction owners using equipment downloads houghham fortifications this area plotting room lydden spout deep shelter \",\" archcliffe galleries dover road improvements that took place 1960's 1960s meant demolition gate surrounding ditch filled fortunately galleries were inside gateway left untouched some walls these would have housed defensive features such gunrooms necessary means ventilation allow smoke created guns escape close guardroom rooms used cells fortifications this area citadel well house western outworks outer bastion south flank casemates north cells breakwater drop redoubt detached downloads \",\" garrison point fort lower level sheerness after dutch launched surprise attack 1667 into medway quite clear that defences around area were need huge improvements however wasn't wasnt until 1860 serious report together royal commission which suggested fortification should constructed site earlier batteries this would contain substantially more guns 1869 contained rifle muzzle loaded 1885 three brennan torpedo launching systems added fort more upgrading done during second world remained 1956 when coastal artillery finally disbanded owned ports authority open public over last years conservation work been undertaken between english heritage downloads fortifications area upper rnxs port control centre bastion sheerness docks barton fletcher battery \",\" outer bastion dover citadel designed last defence should remainder western heights defences fall enemy attack designs consists three redans western side single redan eastern flank there traces positions around well magazines barracks lies north rectangular feature made from self-contained areas both surrounded ditches interconnecting tunnels through which defenders could move part another without using outside ditch downloads fortifications this area well house outworks south flank casemates north archcliffe cells galleries breakwater drop redoubt detached \",\" citadel dover designed last defence should remainder western heights defences fall enemy attack designs consists three redans western side single redan eastern flank there traces positions around well magazines barracks most impressive officers' officers mess pictured above excellent condition fact that home office have been possession this site since 1960's 1960s seen youth offenders institution more recently immigration centre this given rise modern buildings being built these detract greatly from main still clear impregnable fortress downloads fortifications area well house outworks outer bastion south flank casemates north archcliffe cells galleries breakwater drop redoubt detached \",\" well house citadel dover stronghold western heights served storehouse entire fortification would have been place final retreat should come under attack well grounds vital source water especially battle situation feet deep able supply 7000 barracked still home office retained many original features gives very good idea other around looked before they were deserted house levels flooring window frames their construction period 1805 1815 bottom level floor providing covering fire along surrounding ditch towards outer bastion downloads fortifications this area outworks outer bastion south flank casemates north archcliffe cells galleries breakwater drop redoubt detached \",\" south flank casemates dover during fear invasion from napoleon moats where added existing citadel defences northern southern moat both their casemates built between these there also defensive caponier sadly this filled during 1960's 1960s corporation they gradually destroyed many parts western heights larger than with eight separate rooms whereas only downloads fortifications this area citadel well house outworks outer bastion north archcliffe cells galleries breakwater drop redoubt detached \",\" north flank casemates dover during fear invasion from napoleon moats where added existing citadel defences northern southern moat both their casemates built between these there also defensive caponier sadly this filled during 1960's 1960s corporation they gradually destroyed many parts western heights larger than with separate rooms whereas eight downloads fortifications this area citadel well house outworks outer bastion south archcliffe cells galleries breakwater drop redoubt detached \",\" western outworks dover situated above south barrack casemates part where four guns were placed along with gunpowder rooms shifting lobby during wwii many these modified recently structural supports have been built entrances prevent further decay emplacements rear structures would provided firing cover down ditch downloads fortifications this area citadel well house outer bastion flank casemates north archcliffe cells galleries breakwater drop redoubt detached \",\" dymchurch redoubt built 1805 forms martello tower system originally armed with eleven 24-pounder guns circular shape 220ft across interior casemates surrounding central parade parabolic design typical period 1854 garrisoned officers with renewed french threat 1860's 1860s ideal place provide protection flat beaches between hythe very napoleon would probably have planned land invading troops during world anti-aircraft were added along machine posts local defence currently still owned used today military training area conjunction ranges access possible this private downloads \",\" east demi bastion dover castle constructed castle's castles east ditch overlooking harbour directly linked castle passage lower level accessed either spiral staircases ends with lookouts over emplacements would have added further fire power area downloads other sites this hudson's hudsons arrow dumpy \",\" fort burgoyne dover designed famous 'palmerston palmerston forts' forts protect north spur area castle which perceived weak spot defences most likely approach invading army work started construction fort 1861 completed 1868 total cost polygonal surrounded foot wide ditch with double caponier giving flanking fire along from northern point centre parade ground three sides bomb proof barracks originally armed guns ramparts them haxo casemates early 1900's 1900s these disappeared replaced machine world wars further changes concrete brick structures being added downloads \",\" fort horsted medway britain's britains defences face possible land based invasion result huge amount fortification work began across southern britain paying close attention protection area especially vitally important dockyard chatham arms race time very much centred naval arena warfare with construction ironclad warships seen symbols military political economic strength would have played crucial role maintenance these leviathans some defensive works were already place such impressive amherst royal commission felt eastern approaches adequately protected five forts 1880 theses named luton bridgewoods darland twydall their france longer posing threat however germany having defeated franco-prussian 1870 firmly established itself major european power largest designed defend chatham's chathams many changes made original design since inception 1860's 1860s most noticeably does caponiers other exposed external features clearly visible earlier drop redoubt dover this development high explosive shells intervening period between eventual some twenty years later finished 1889 never received full compliment armament 1902 mounted seven machine guns polygonal fort surrounded deep ditch revetted concrete relatively material that companion spaced three miles apart which maximum range however once again speed artillery outstripped building completion could fire well beyond this there question proved obstacle invading force overcome order advance further shape almost arrowhead when from above provided angles along counterscarp galleries within being contained water tanks reservoir under rampart right flank these ensured supplies expense magazines ammunition hoists throughout interesting note main front earth covered expense prepared positions service remain today particularly second world remained hands until 1960's 1960s after various commercial uses including tyre company filled vast areas worn tyres 1976 broke many burned least weeks there still reminders extensive smoke damage remaining wooden structures door frames today enjoying resurgence been cleaned considerably casemates converted supporting local small businesses scheduled ancient monument essential future constant daily basis long term structural safety assured further information about site found forthorsted downloads other sites area darnet borstal shorts tunnels prince william barracks sunken courtyard caponier \",\" wartling rotor radar station became operational 1941 radar station 1943 fitted with larger type which consisted rotating aerial array both transmitter receiver beneath played crucial part tracking intercepting thereby enabling destruction some so-called doodlebug flying bombs remained service after advent atomic weapons possibility global nuclear early detection systems radically upgraded along entire shift design construction buildings that were house these cold began replace second world stations 1955 been rebuilt complete underground bunker guardhouse like never designed withstand detonation direct event outbreak would have enabled personnel within continue strategic planning before during such faced serious problems water seepage since decommission 1976 various formed either sold privately converted case abandoned problem reasserted itself resulting large areas being flooded pictures jonathan barker barry stewart access possible this private land downloads \",\" fort medway royal commission 1859 identified need strongly defend approaches dockyard chatham part this defence strategy circular forts other being darnet that built itself very difficult build beset with continual construction problems such repeated subsidence because unstable ground which fort two-tiered building casemates upper level below them barrack accommodation magazines lower wider than access gained drawbridge short tunnel into central pillar within steps around circumference leading inside were water tank toilets ablutions bridges extend from guns themselves protected iron shields originally painted lines attempt make blend surrounding stonework fireplaces would have allowed used should necessity arisen where located separated three concentric rings each having different defined purpose inner ring lighting passage along lamp recesses could ammunition containing bottom lifts shell cartridge hoists outer consisted stores when state fortification armed rmls stayed there until nineteenth century observation post during first world second minewatching roof after ended abandoned downloads other sites this area horsted borstal shorts tunnels prince william barracks sunken courtyard caponier report \",\" channel tunnel 1880 attempt many proposals been made dating back napoleonic times 1875 serious planning began both sides however early attempts english side were very successful flooding continual problem test shaft sunk abbot's abbots cliff near folkestone followed second shakespeare 1881 tunnel expected completed 1886 british government beginning grow increasingly concerned that would render britain extremely vulnerable face invading army from europe this time recently unified germany perceived posing greatest military threat government remained little work proceeded after 1882 project forcibly abandoned 1898 when bring permanently restrained through high court today wooden props within original rotten crumple easily chalk falls numerous slopes downwards height water begins increase until point reached beyond which access possible downloads \",\" fanbay deep shelter this shelter site battery wwii originally comprising guns with associated magazines shelters plotting room administration accommodation areas today only traces pits discerned among undergrowth surface buildings have been demolished however there still extensive underground remains this largest being deep constructed 1941 tunnelling royal engineers which accessed hole ground where upper entrance once stood completed 28th august designed accommodate officers other ranks stores weapons metal removed during 50's bird's birds commercial motors downloads other sites area langdon hole lights \",\" limekiln street bond store dover situated west mills complex place where goods were securely stored until duty paid them system similar customs this dates from around nineteenth century entire undergone numerous modifications over years each area adapted different uses this great variation structure design that seen throughout these western tunnels have second world crucial which they differ rest downloads also upper lower \",\" wildfire medway this organised trip between kurg subbrit canterbury archaeology society these tunnels were originally constructed 1930s reputedly cornish miners lying some 80-100 feet below ground they became headquarters commander chief nore during second world sandbank thames estuary near entrance river site former naval bases sheerness chatham primary function this bunker oversee command activities north local areas facilities included operational such plot centre well communications including telephone exchange staff stationed here around clock sleeping facilities toilets small kitchen also name given royal naval reserve took complex over 1964 about improving structure which fallen into poor state area retained improved along with plotting other ancillary rooms offices classrooms seen plan assist site's sites training facility stage manned officers ratings main level emergency exit opposite side another escape route ventilation shaft would have meant climbing vertical ladder tight bomb doors secured tunnel very steep slopes buildings remained until 1983 closure base moved current phase themselves damaged when fire broke soon after their access them proved difficult quality within downloads report \",\" lido margate lidos which were enclosed bathing pools became increasingly popular trend ever more sought after pastime victorian 1920's 1920s cliftonville completed cater popularity built existing clifton baths estate beneath many passageways used smugglers previous centuries underground complex consisted bars cafes indoor warm water pool with nearby changing facilities hugely from it's construction right through 1960's 1960s winter storm january 1978 destroyed pier also wreaked havoc particularly outdoor reconstruction work never even considered today faces almost certain demolition visit this site equipped detectors proved wise decision these actually went while there result fully explore some areas strong smell hydrogen sulphide downloads \",\" south foreland battery deep shelter dover this first deep shelters that were built probably used people manned nearby plotting rooms well crews operations staff shelter three entrances which have been sealed since mid-eighties inside very poor condition plywood rotted away from walls tarred paper line ceiling become totally covered white mould also covers some stairs places downloads fortifications area plotting room magazine four \",\" slade school raid shelter tonbridge many luftwaffe bombers that were unable reach their target london would simply release bombs wherever they directly luftwaffe's luftwaffes flight path this town huge risk quick access raid shelters vital schools such protection premises case there fact smaller since been used area through which plumbing heating school provided larger shelter remained untouched following only recently uncovered while building work undertaken resealed downloads \",\" dover grammar school raid shelter british government watched germany's germanys capacity wage increase rapidly throughout 1930's 1930s fully expected luftwaffe begin bombing britain's britains cities very early stage this would large numbers civilians directly danger evacuation clearly safest option government propose even before began evacuation schemes were planned accepted citizen's citizens month after passed still come thousands return home  many children returned found their schools being used emergency armed services with education risk some re-opened decided that school could only open adequate raid protection many shelters built budget some little more than reinforced rooms others purpose structures comprised trenches with secure roofs walls soil sandbags downloads \",\" clarendon house school raid shelter ramsgate many luftwaffe bombers that were unable reach their target london would simply release bombs wherever they directly luftwaffe's luftwaffes flight path this town huge risk quick access raid shelters vital schools protection most school built typical cover method some little more than reinforced rooms others purpose structures even comprised trenches with secure roofs walls soil sandbags this shelter very different other ones have been levels lower being much older possibly first world downloads \",\" buckland school raid shelter dover many luftwaffe bombers that were unable reach their target london would simply release bombs wherever they tonbridge directly luftwaffe's luftwaffes flight path this town huge risk quick access raid shelters vital schools such slade protection premises case there fact smaller since been used area through which plumbing heating school provided larger shelter remained untouched following only recently uncovered while building work undertaken resealed downloads \",\" fort paragon raid shelter margate raid shelter small built residents cover method this sealed uncovered accidentally during recent works been totally demolished downloads \",\" sheerness rnxs emergency port control royal naval auxiliary service 1962 result cold nuclear threat britain particularly ports role auxiliary ensure quick effective evacuation major larger faster ships possible arrange safe anchorage remaining were also vital co-ordination evacuate into convoys that communication between control bases maintained features found this centre filter electromagnetic interference occurs electrical circuit interrupted field this certainly case following explosion which releases massive pulse powerful enough knock circuits systems used channel huge surge electromagnetism from prevent disruption downloads fortifications area garrison upper level lower centre bastion docks barton point fort fletcher battery \",\" sheerness centre bastion battery construction began 1825 fill gaps between indented lines first equipped with extensive range guns then later mark rml's rmls were installed 1899 three practice battery placed inch batteries 1901 constructed centrally emplacements there during world their role replaced twin garrison point square tower provided false pitched roof fake windows camouflage look like domestic building downloads fortifications this area upper level lower rnxs port control docks barton fort fletcher sheernes \",\" south foreland plotting room dover this first plotting rooms area even though there fire years condition still very good blast doors place cleaner than number downloads fortifications area deep shelter magazine four \",\" south foreland plotting room dover this second plotting rooms area fortress battery provided fire control four guns when they were operating conjunction with other local batteries conditions inside quite poor easy access site that resulted extensive vandalism very similar nearby downloads fortifications deep shelter magazine four \",\" south foreland magazine dover only damage that seems have been sustained underground magazines caused water structurally they remain good condition these would served known shoeburyness downloads fortifications this area deep shelter plotting room four \",\" south foreland magazine dover these magazines have been sealed since 1960's 1960s result very good condition they sustained little water damge although some entered remaining features well defined served known scharnhorst downloads fortifications this area deep shelter plotting room four \",\" south foreland deep shelter dover this second deep shelters that were built probably used people manned nearby plotting rooms well crews operations staff pictures great quality shelter being damaged fire downloads fortifications area plotting room magazine four \",\" sheerness docks isle sheppey been crucial maritime area almost five hundred years situated thames estuary realised seventeeth century that great strategic importance hostile naval force could gain control would then have access royal dockyard chatham river medway into london itself vital dockyards deptford woolwich maintaining therefore recognised being essential admiralty during first half seventeenth little more than uninhabited marshland rife with ague form malaria living conditions were very poor even fresh water brought working there lived hulks ships these sank they infilled earth ground slowly created which build dockyard 1665 party from including famous diarist samuel pepys arrived survey begin their plans building work commenced quickly progressed defences complete when attacking dutch fleet 1667 after brief exchange fire incomplete fort surrendered proceeded leaving navy's navys flagship charles sailed back holland destroying construction work undertaken embarrassment this attack meant reconstruction began immediately 1672 fort adjacent reclaimed land built continued away nineteenth danger become unstable 1813 major rebuild yard using protected behind granite wall soft foundations many difficulties 1823 three small basin boat completed next ancillary buildings continuing several industrial revolution took hold sail replaced steam underwent changes keep technology time ensure maintained role navy defence also redressed 1850 battery place followed 1855 martello-style tower 1877 completion garrison point changed 1892 gunnery school established originally 1821 downloads fortifications this area upper level lower rnxs port control centre bastion barton fletcher battery \",\" langdon hole deep shelter dover underground system which been sealed since 1979 called dumpy being long hill radio station sure about information this site read somewhere that alternative reserve central command headquarters based below castle have generator room telegraph signal station swingate downloads other sites area battery lights fanbay wanstone \",\" langdon battery dover battery situated cliffs overlooking harbour originally armed with guns later replaced served through both world wars until disbanding coastal artillery 1956 downloads other sites this area hole lights fanbay deep shelter wanstone \",\" langdon lights dover base cliffs there were three searchlight batteries built into lights enabled ship trying enter illuminated while checked only left cliff fall downloads other sites this area hole battery fanbay deep shelter wanstone langdone \",\" maunsell naval fort knock john forts were designed provide anti-aircraft defence thames estuary after luftwaffe began their raids london 1940 heavily defended dover south coast therefore presented much easier approach german bombing last four constructed disused cement works bank between northfleet gravesend kent coast access immediately available forts dock then floated designated site estuary grounded consisted guns primarily bofors magazines supports fort well beneath level radar unit housed very allowing defending crew monitor mount sighting raid august 1942 records remain stating that action against hostile aircraft march 1943 12th april february 1944 undoubtedly there many other engagements which longer exist abandoned navy late 1940's 1940s used briefly from 1965 1967 base pirate radio station before being favour another further reach jurisdiction british government 1992 finally removed still stands remarkably good condition today weathered north storms including 1958 1977 hurricane 1987 damage closely watched customs excise ensure cannot contraband purposes boarding possible access ladders have been downloads fortifications this area tongue sands more information here project le-roi offshore echos \",\" tongue sands navy fort maunsell naval forts were designed provide anti-aircraft defense thames estuary after luftwaffe began their raids london 1940 heavily defended dover south coast therefore presented much easier approach german bombing last four constructed disused cement works bank between northfleet gravesend kent coast access immediately available forts dock then floated designated site estuary grounded defence consisted guns primarily bofors magazines supports fort well beneath level radar unit housed very allowing defending crew monitor mount sighting raid abandoned late 1940's 1940s used briefly from 1965 1967 base pirate radio station before being favour another further reachof jurisdiction british government june 1992 finally removed knock john february 1996 overnight storm caused collapse into find tongue's tongues tavern this page shows removing inch heavy navy thanks pictures online copyright downloads fortifications area more information here project le-roi offshore echos \",\" darnet fort medway construction forts very difficult instability ground original plans revised along with intended armament forts order building continue upper tier each fort scrapped entirely number guns reduced from further supporting measure thick iron bands were placed around spite revision close monitoring progress extra precautions taken during construction structural problems continued encountered flooded 1862 after failed cracks appeared both eventually weighted tons ballast water seepage when they finally completed indentical level casemates over lower containing mess rooms officers quarters ablutions cook house stores behind these magazines running inside perimeter entire each magazine light came lanterns easily accessible lighting lamp passages connected means separate shell cartridge lifts both remained manned gunned right including world when mine observation stations sites have since been sold remains nominal management ownership privately they given status scheduled monuments this prevented them being damaged inevitable vandalism more recent times deliberately permanently prevent damage downloads other sites this area horsted borstal shorts tunnels prince william barracks sunken courtyard caponier \",\" fervent ramsgate this naval reserve used before contraband control service commissioned shore base october 1939 with advent role auxiliary buildings were built nearby administrative just dover tunnels under cliffs soon became raid shelters ammunition magazine faced hazard magnetic mines which plentiful waters thames estuary also preparation evacuation dunkirk 1940 1941 increased further when coastal defence force providing much needed support from d-day landings june 1944 onwards coastal patrol operated control played vital keeping clear midget submarines downloads \",\" beacon hill fort harwich this need fortification dated back roman times although until 16th century that buildings were constructed first small blockhouse abandoned after only years later second suffered similar fate serious construction work began 1804 with strengthening entire southern eastern coastal defences direct response threat napoleon fort redoubt close 1812 further battery been added unfortunately this destroyed enemy action erosion replacement built 1853 following extensive overview national area fortifications deemed worthwhile which comprehensively rearmed 1860's 1860s light renewed french invasion nineteenth drew considered obsolete outdated enormous changes warfare weaponry radically changed armament used defend great care taken ensure could easily effectively defended from landward side direction assault expected come advent aircraft aerial attack during brought about anti-aircraft artillery arrived form one-pounder automatic guns following armistice decommissioned sold local council removed with outbreak wwii 1939 clear reinstated active defensive wasn't wasnt 1940 cornwallis battery consisted repel naval installation bofors provide cover after finally 1956 disbanding despite sparse cold military presence 60's 70's site fallen into state total disrepair downloads other sites area coalhouse north weald redoubt epping emergency centre hangmans wood deneholes \",\" grain fort isle long been strategic importance safeguarding entrance river medway 1860 royal commission called casemated fort around existing tower however this proceed constructed separate site began large heptagonal earthwork surrounding semi-circular keep front ditch defended four caponiers another inner surrounded three demi-caponiers with other forts time upper emplacements were connected magazines below shafts passages which also accessible bridge from terreplein garrisoned barracked modifications made 19th century addition guns further alterations following years through second world remained service until disbandment coastal artillery 1956 sold 1961 subsequent demolition major features ditches filled rubbish downloads other sites area battery dummy \",\" grain tower battery isle original structure built 1855 based earlier martello towers that were first constructed defence against napoleon early 19th century stands shore spit medway tower brick covered granite fire from would support garrison point defend both entrance river front sheerness guns mounted roof fired barbette over wall rather than through embrasure 20th upgraded armed with order accommodate these raised concrete stone which addition providing platform also provided shelter could used stores control same time work undertaken within main body make better ammunition storage supply shortly after modifications boom across towards became anchor point this connecting beach further additions made during second world particular large roofed emplacement supported twin 6pdr behind directing light biggest stage barrack block stilts access downloads other sites area fort dummy report \",\" grain dummy battery isle this battery constructed supporting structure fort originally known however considerable difficulties were encountered during construction subsidence which cracking magazine walls decided finish temporary form only original design fourteen armoured shields scrapped 1905 been rebuilt with many emplacements removed improvements made positions that seen today surrounded ditch soon became flooded there evidence this being either first second world wars downloads other sites area tower \",\" north entrance dover western heights fortifications comprise major buildings such drop redoubt centre bastion detached citadel with entire complex surrounded moats ravages time along demolition work after second world means that themselves becoming increasingly derelict they still provide fascinating insights into napoleonic defence britain downloads fortifications this area well house outworks outer south flank casemates archcliffe cells galleries breakwater \",\" shornemead fort thames estuary originally designed able house cannons work began 1847 finishing years later unfortunately ground that fort stands extremely marshy proved incapable supporting structure large proposed result completely rebuilt shape with curved area being placements casemates behind were barracks admin buildings same problems again caused major spite superficial strengthening carried magazines decided 1904 could possibly prove effective withstand attack felt would face disarmed further took place around until 5inch guns during wwii these quickly decommissioned during 1950's 1950s army school demolition destroyed downloads other sites this cliffe grain battery tower dummy \",\" hudson's hudsons bastion dover castle built response threat invasion napoleon bastion constructed eastern side improve defences linked castle passage designed provide flanking fire from numerous firing slits caponier projecting into ditch would have provided even more power defenders downloads other sites this area east demi arrow dumpy \",\" sunken courtyard fort amherst further round ditch much more spacious than first appears with amount ventilation holes each room likely that larger guns well muskets would have been here vents were necessary stop build smoke from firing cannons downloads other sites this area darnet horsted borstal shorts tunnels prince william barracks caponier \",\" shorts brothers seaplane factory public raid shelter medway these tunnels were constructed extension existing factory 1941 building above ground considered imprudent vulnerability estuary attacks that housed workshop area both 100m long linked four traversing slightly shorter length also large system which comprised main some 300m traversed smaller connecting tunnel complex connected single approximately 400m downloads public raid shelter other sites this area darnet fort horsted borstal tunnels prince william barracks sunken courtyard caponier \",\" fort borstal medway forms part chatham outer ring defences along with forts horsted luton darland twydall redoubts constructed prisoners from nearby prison progress slow although land purchased 1870 construction begin until 1875 fort itself completed 1890's 1890s polygonal shape made mostly concrete surrounded ditch which defended firing galleries caponier rear back loopholed wall provides further protection this still clearly visible today time access would have been roller bridge remains inside casemates immediately left entrance rooms that used officers administrative right magazines reservoirs terreplein ammunition serving their associated expense directly below them during world wars training during second heavy site gunners remained 1957 after home office took over alongside institute sold 1990 plans restore open tourist attraction unfortunately planning problems prevented this project coming fruition downloads other sites area darnet shorts tunnels prince william barracks sunken courtyard caponier \",\" prince william barracks fort amherst accessible ditch would have played important part defence system should ever been attacked damage sustained during second world raid downloads other sites this area darnet horsted borstal shorts tunnels sunken courtyard caponier \",\" caponier fort amherst this caponier ditch designed control prevent movement enemy troops through system soldiers manning could have reached this tunnel from redoubt stairways prince wales bastion unfortunately these been blocked site tennis club downloads other sites area darnet horsted borstal shorts tunnels william barracks sunken courtyard \",\" long hill tunnel dover tunnels called dumpy being langdon hole this built radio station 1937 both very much same site sealed downloads also deep shelter \",\" upper mills dover mill caves easily visible from road they situated directly behind petrol station they consist large u-shaped tunnel that entrances either cliff these tunnels have served many different purposes over time undoubtedly raid shelters during both world wars storage today lower still workshop space whereas upper level been used some considerable most lined with concrete major problem this saturated water several years huge fire left walls greatly weakened very unstable downloads also limekiln street store lower \",\" lydden bunkers situated hill there three large buildings which were used ammo dump tunnel front complex raid shelter since been destroyed downloads \",\" godstone main series mine today amalgamation distinct quarries into large complex southern series oldest starting from 18thc three firestone what sawmills roman road jones early 19thc quarried much further larger post industrial scale opening quarry itself firestone partly building stone also furnaces stands high-heat very well grain direction termed free-stone before revolution coming railways this best southeast without significant transport problems cost once better could brought away more easily cheaply demand faded platerails croydon merstham tram-road 1805-c1830 have been relaid within quarry haulage making underground sites remaining with situ plateways quarrying declined later half superceded part hearthstone mining reworking inferior beds waste different step whitening blocks from around 1890 until site used french mushroom growers left their mark many these seem during graffiti neighbouring suggests that some come back there suggestion dept considered explosive storage after there another attempt growing mushrooms successful shelter officially although known local people ‘caves' ‘caves various times since accessible casual visitors other sealed today gated looked after wealden cave society wcms hibernating bats access restricted winter time close liason group visits arranged summertime groups genuine interest workings downloads other this area marden bedlams more information here \",\" marden mine mine into upper greensand north surrey this long varied history undergone variety uses brief started 19thc firestone quarry virtually identical contemporary with godstone main series just mile west late like used mushroom farm this ceased during great when appears that workers were french returned home fight some clearly come back site subsequently reopened mining hearthstone essentially same rock quarried rather different whitening agent doorsteps hearths popular demand from right through world style working very large blocks masonry passages tend square stable hearthstone mined lumps using hammers wedges rough along natural joints result usually less than stone note building whereas pigment effectively making mineral which definition quarries mines even though they after during acquired james gardner chislehurst cave fame partly converted secure bonded store western half sealed heavy duty doors many remain today meanwhile eastern still continued until outcrop highly variable geology noticeably softer direct consequence methods employed least mines parts side already lost forever massive collapses ‘lost' ‘lost 1979 members unit later become wcms air-shaft re-opened present entrance built early 1980s look good grace current landowner securely gated hibernaculum however access possible summer months downloads other sites area bedlams more information here \",\" bedlams mine site several names bank most commonly used fact refers surface area around entrance correct name chaldon quarries underground stone quarry mine mines specifically where minerals extracted workings always called quarries worked ‘firestone' ‘firestone building before advent railways this best available home counties freestone which means that split direction been since roman times particularly normans late medieval builders many prestige buildings windsor castle london bridge hampton court palace other high status throughout southeast eastern working youngest years progressively older west certainly tudor perhaps even late medieval vast with over miles surveyed open passage probably much again backfilled from stretch mile east beneath north downs galleries head into hill following natural gradient rocks gentle slope degrees terminate 3-400 metres descend original water table preventing further extraction western easily reached east very long quite arduous trip navigation extremely complex anyone unfamiliar passages same easy lost within labyrinth reason access without guide recommended interested finding more about fascinating wish arrange visit please contact trips organiser wealden cave society website wcms within wcms archives will find literally hundreds articles others aspects exploration archaeology discussed full thanks andy belcher from doing report downloads other sites this area godstone marden more information here \",\" canterbury battle headquarters built tunnelling company royal engineers world part preparations 1940 other similar bases were also established reigate tunbridge wells sarre complex consists parallel stairways leading collapsed sections even construction site tunnelling come into many difficulties downloads more \",\" sarre battle headquarters this complex underground tunnels built 1940's 1940s served brigade headquarters south east army command manned canadian troops other similar bases were also established reigate canterbury tunbridge wells consists three parallel stairways excavated into chalk these lead downwards fifty feet before main areas rooms reached entrances blocked more recent years they have been bulldozed their exact location unknown downloads more \",\" tunbridge wells battle headquarters construction these tunnels been completed 1941 although there direct reference their purpose locals held with rumour that they were montgomery's montgomerys residence also nearby should german invasion britain take place there evidence substantiate this however these continuously flooded only because heat wave excessively long period water levels have dropped substantially even could access very short distance still five feet places good deal time roof downloads more sarre canterbury batttle \",\" snape mines area around wood been known centuries rich iron remained centre extraction smelting until advent industrial revolution traces earlier operations have vanished 1875 seam discovered mine opened extract after several adits draw shafts stretching hundred feet excavated removed abandoned shaft kurg 2002 other entrances were then located  this trip would possible without downloads mine more information here \",\" dover breakwater detached breakwater constructed 1904 along with expanded harbour guns served defend itself alongside emplacements were searchlights accommodation magazines originally would have been light pounders heavier inch need artillery advent wwii twin added remains these 6-pdrs seen western searchlight sponsons clearly visible this vicinity although they damaged wave action quay level casemated barracks stores engine room latrines still their shell cartridge lifts place barrack murals that date from second world period including popeye mickey mouse defences appear maintained until coastal disbanded 1956 many structures within home seagulls rather large population pigeons needless there huge amount deposits piled harbour board intend seal near future prevent corrosive bird doing further damage well presenting hazard health extreme ends already closed anglers protective measure integrity structure downloads fortifications this area citadel well house western outworks outer bastion south flank casemates north archcliffe cells galleries drop redoubt detached \",\" dunkirk chain home station during world five radar stations were constructed give early warning approaching enemy aircraft around thames estuary area swingate constituted part system certainly played crucial role battle britain luftwaffe bomber formations could detected even before they crossed coast france layout station near canterbury identical that four transmitting towers receiving ones formed square centre which central operations room defence site included tower housed 40mm bofors well tripod mounted lewis near this structure remains concrete supports still seen however most noticeable feature main control block blast walls building have soil banked against them entrance into would been proof door heavily barred when closed thin rubber gasket fitted frame made tight seal first enter largest large trench-like runs through looking doorway other side there small immediately right this lock next anti-gas filter place wall supported filtering mechanisms metal pipe comes same from outside will show intake opposite these rooms controllers office toilet kitchen pantry form edge buildings strongly suggest some type standby structures they both topped with sliding hatches rails although completely immoveable quite remarkable wheels next more much smaller presumably very likely indeed supporting almost features inside remaining access restricted means cannot sure finer details what modifications it's continued cold period present brought about longer least good idea probably looked during second downloads other sites area bofers tower buried reserve \",\" dunkirk chain home buried reserve chain home station were buried reserves which would have been used event main transmitters being unusable following attack from enemy aircraft brit visit this reserve flooded depth approximately eight feet even after dredged hours water still remained about inches access them restricted this means that cannot sure finer details swingate what modifications it's continued into cold period right present brought buildings longer least very good idea probably looked during second world downloads other sites area bofers tower station \",\" crete road victorian reservoir construction work reservoir completed july 1866 used supply nearby soft drink factory folkestone with water there tanks each approximately 88ft long lined cement downloads \",\" remembrance bunker this bunker complex entrances which both sealed most pretty good condition consists various sized rooms clear that this more than just raid shelter wooden frames show partitioned areas within there large area above main used filter taken into downloads \",\" yaverland battery isle wight constructed early 1860's 1860s situated close sandown south originally armed with guns there ample magazine provision battery entire enclosed looped carnot wall caponiers projected into ditch rear were barracks which could garrison including officers each more designed coastal defence providing support nearby fort some removed replaced searchlights role changed during second world reinstated installation 6-inch mark these remained place until later added artillery practice 1956 disbanding coastal atrillery sold private buyer have been demolished parts still survive visible part holiday home site recent excavation work owners uncovered some excellent features superbly preserved magazines shell hoists downloads fortifications this area golden hill bembridge lawrence railway tunnel albert puckpool victoria culver cliffe ventnor high down rocket test site \",\" lawrence railway tunnel isle wight newport godshill opened 1897 when station first operated central until 1913 they purchased outright however this part railway very successful 1927 been downgraded unstaffed that time railways were southern which became region british railways after nationalisation 1948 increase buses more people using cars began sharp decline number train passengers island branch closed 1952 left become overgrown 1960's 1960s still possible where track platform easily visible building place intact infilled same level pictures here tunnel west merston ventnor line along stood downloads fortifications this area yaverland battery golden hill fort bembridge albert puckpool victoria culver cliffe high down rocket test site \",\" golden hill fort isle wight hexagonal shape construction took place between 1863 1868 main purpose defensible barracks keep batteries defending needles passage designed withstand sustained bombardment provided barrack accommodation gunners nearby cliff warden point well being central point troops should enemy force have landed island planned light guns roof fort completion armed with 40pr rbls ditch protected caponiers counterscarp galleries many forts changed throughout active 1888 became gunnery school during first world infantry training depot british canadian during second after fell into disuse sold 1962 various industrial commercial uses currently converted luxury apartments downloads fortifications this area yaverland battery bembridge lawrence railway tunnel albert puckpool victoria culver cliffe ventnor high down rocket test site \",\" fort bembridge isle wight 1860's 1860s royal commission resulted massive fort building program exception this east side island constructed keep four coastal batteries sandown also designed final retreat been invaded hexagonal design surrounded ditch original showed single caponiers during actual construction these were replaced with double ones originally armed 7-inch rbls which 1893 64pdr rmls inch removed 1900 three years later between 1880 used experimental test facility anti-torpedo anti-submarine devices remainder became barrack accommodation store during second world co-ordinating point nodes point culver down this battery observation post position finding cell addition allen williams turrets relinquished 1948 fell into state serious disrepair heavily vandalised until local council purchased 1965 sold national trust continue have management site agricultural company some other previous commercial left mark covering great deal features however group volunteers working closely attempting rectify restore feature back their downloads fortifications area yaverland golden hill lawrence railway tunnel albert puckpool victoria cliffe ventnor high rocket test site \",\" website updates yaverland battery constructed early 1860's 1860s situated close sandown south isle wight originally armed with guns there ample magazine provision battery entire enclosed looped carnot wall caponiers projected into ditch rear were barracks which could garrison including officers each more golden hill fort hexagonal shape construction took place between 1863 1868 main purpose defensible keep batteries defending needles passage designed withstand sustained bombardment provided barrack accommodation gunners nearby cliff warden point well being central point troops should enemy force have landed island planned light roof fort completion 40pr rbls bembridge royal commission resulted massive building program exception this east side island constructed four coastal also final retreat been invaded grain updated long strategic importance safeguarding entrance river medway 1860 called casemated around existing tower however proceed separate site began large heptagonal earthwork surrounding semi-circular front defended another inner surrounded three demi-caponiers update last update wartling bunker dover report added snowdown colliery alland grange chalk mine high down rocket test site goldernhill possibility coal kent considered 1840's 1840s serious investigations done until much later finally discovered area 1890 proved very difficult mine many failed attempts several years before brought surface eventually only mines successful them construction 1907 however tragedy soon struck when first shaft water pocket common chalk greensand beds gushed through killing work continued november 1912 became successfully bring access possible after getting permission directly from farmer located thanet possibly used supply locally brick making later growing mushrooms storage during second world almost certain that people would these shelter manston airfield aerial inevitable completed 1895 fully manned 1918 back action during second world 1954 arguably most interesting phase time britain exploded nuclear thermonuclear hydrogen h-bombs looking delivery system means inter continental ballistic missile icbm british programme codenamed blue streak great deal experimental needed rocket science still relatively developed tested built over complex buildings previously made known black knight operational 1941 radar station 1943 fitted larger type consisted rotating array both transmitter receiver beneath played crucial part tracking intercepting thereby enabling destruction some so-called doodlebug flying bombs original structure 1855 based earlier martello towers defence against napoleon 19th century stands shore spit tower covered granite fire support garrison defend sheerness mounted fired barbette rather than embrasure castle international fame castle seen enormous changes nine centuries lain siege housed britain's britains famous monarchs withstood civil wars even cold probably biggest those taken sight underground tunnel complexes formed integral essential \",\" southern water control centre medway during early 1980's 1980s with cold still posing possibility nuclear attack built three emergency controls centres their area south east england sussex hampshire third kent this bunker utilised existing disused covered reservoir although structure itself completed never fitted used probably easing tensions between east west late eighties eventual collapse soviet union like many bunkers control centre first appears mound earth that visible from surface short ventilation towers recessed entrance opposite side hatch after entering through wooden door walking down flight stairs soon becomes apparent this building designed coping aftermath foremost consideration bottom steel concrete blast withstand massive wave incredibly high temperatures would have been generated detonation through decontamination room essential removing radioactive material deposited fallout more doors further protection leads generator second lock walking intake filtration outside come pipe filtered again because adjoining exhaust filters leaving main corridor then five other rooms kitchen toilets right store dormitory left exit ladder place faraday cage named after michael spent life studying electromagnetism protect electrical circuits within nuclear detonations give electromagnetic pulse ability severely damage unprotected equipment anything connected cables rendering them useless equipment functioning therefore housed emps reach much than radius even several miles away highly likely downloads emergency \",\" drop redoubt dover simply redoubt detached outwork great strength from which soldiers fire direction without flanking defences certainly formidable looking structure even with massive walls bombproof casemates caponiers providing excellent means defence surrounding ditch system over would have provided against enemy infiltration known lines they served very similar purpose mediaeval moats east ditch leads harbour opposite side line extends towards citadel this essential place final retreat should rest western heights fall access bridge evidence still clear once through this entrance officers quarters right guard room cells left barracks other could housed married also here were situated there each rooms overlooking more provide gunfire leading main magazine married further magazines attached caponier defending ditches downloads more information here preservation society fortifications area well house outworks outer bastion south flank casemates north archcliffe cells galleries breakwater detached \",\" wanstone battery dover farm battery consisted four magazines naval guns called jane clem named after young lady strip cartoon daily mirror probably winston churchill's churchills wife clementine along with were twin supply ammunition passed self propelled trolley along purpose built concrete paths this greatly increased speed which shells could reach turn firing rate round minute deep shelter nearby access this impossible entrance been demolished also plotting room still accessible power rooms observation posts workshops naafi guard officers mess living quarters part complex building that used during sergeant's sergeants fact farmhouse reverted downloads other sites area langdon hole fanbay deep shelter \",\" noah's noahs tunnel dover passageway through hill downwards slope towards union road it's precise date construction purpose clear although early plans suggest could have been used water main certainly place advent second world during which time converted into raid shelter concrete lined this evidence toilets still found length tunnel along with kitchen area blast walls regular intervals approximately metres 1105 feet long high almost wide wider than there great deal wartime graffiti including names dates well drawings aeroplanes ships submarines owned nearby church normally open public downloads \",\" links other underground want link this page please your info below please know links working enter site fill form right great pictures information tunnels fortifications dover dedicated secure redands fort photographic reports found detailing urban explorations carried kent photographs bunkers forts around history site about interesting places medway towns locations kent photographic archive isle wight batteries looking after western heights palmerston forts society formed 1984 group people enthusiastic victorian portsmouth wealden cave mine founded 1967 research explore manner sites underground research group preservation shorncliffe redoubt coalhouse project fortification club based area that been running since 1973 exploration online home british caving association scotland's scotlands best kept secret over years until hidden beneath scottish farmhouse tunnel leads secret bunker square feet accommodation levels deep south heighton forgotten remains once vibrant maritime intelligence centre sites good with lots monkton farleigh similar tmber built welsh slate roof furnished style 19th early 20th century exibition room upstairs white cliffs redsand under blogspot medwaylines east defence organisations preservation kurg fortifications club other areas inside tunnels portsdown cities miscellaneous sheerness heritage centre grain battery tower sale \",\" downloads film clips here download pdf's pdfs plans also slowly putting together video clips like thanks palmerston forts society kent fire rescue service allowing their documents plans sands fort grain tower battery knock john wildfire wartling bunker yaverland snape mine marden deep shelter magazine detached bastion \",\" fort knock john video clip description maunsell naval forts were designed provide anti-aircraft defence thames estuary after luftwaffe began their raids london 1940 heavily defended dover south coast therefore presented much easier approach german bombing last four constructed disused cement works bank between northfleet gravesend kent coast access immediately available forts dock then floated designated site estuary grounded videos sands grain tower battery wildfire wartling bunker yaverland snape mine marden deep shelter magazine detached bastion upper mills main page \",\" wartling bunker video clips description became operational 1941 radar station 1943 fitted with larger type which consisted rotating aerial array both transmitter receiver beneath played crucial part tracking intercepting thereby enabling destruction some so-called doodlebug flying bombs videos sands fort grain tower battery knock john wildfire yaverland snape mine marden deep shelter magazine detached bastion upper mills main page \",\" fort video clip description construction darnet forts very difficult instability ground original plans revised along with intended armament forts order building continue upper tier each fort scrapped entirely number guns reduced from further supporting measure thick iron bands were placed around videos sands grain tower battery knock john wildfire wartling bunker yaverland snape mine marden deep shelter magazine detached bastion upper mills main page \",\" marden mine video clip description mine into upper greensand north surrey this long varied history undergone variety uses brief started 19thc firestone quarry virtually identical contemporary with godstone main series just mile west late like used mushroom farm this ceased during great when appears that workers were french returned home fight some clearly come back videos sands fort grain tower battery knock john wildfire wartling bunker yaverland snape deep shelter magazine detached bastion mills page \",\" snape mine video clip description area around wood been known centuries rich iron remained centre extraction smelting until advent industrial revolution traces earlier operations have vanished 1875 seam discovered mine opened extract after several adits draw shafts stretching hundred feet excavated removed abandoned videos sands fort grain tower battery knock john wildfire wartling bunker yaverland marden deep shelter magazine detached bastion upper mills main page \",\" yaverland battery video clip description constructed early 1860's 1860s situated close sandown south isle wight originally armed with guns there ample magazine provision battery entire enclosed looped carnot wall caponiers projected into ditch rear were barracks which could garrison including officers each more main page videos sands fort grain tower knock john wildfire wartling bunker snape mine marden deep shelter magazine detached bastion upper mills \",\" wildfire video clip description these tunnels were originally constructed 1930s reputedly cornish miners lying some 80-100 feet below ground they became headquarters commander chief nore during second world sandbank thames estuary near entrance river medway site former naval bases sheerness chatham videos sands fort grain tower battery knock john wartling bunker yaverland snape mine marden deep shelter magazine detached bastion upper mills main page \",\" your website please info below want link this page please your first name surname email address details enter code contact either fill form email clicking icon \",\" coalhouse fort essex area essex coast which stands today been strategically important back iron with earthworks dating that period suggesting need defend thames estuary existed even into britain's britains history present victorian construction designed against french conjunction shornemead cliffe forts construction began early 1860's 1860s original plan altered several times throughout building fort final design seen consists granite-faced casemates iron shields open battery up-river rear barracks magazines basement level directly beneath guns they served ditches inner defended caponiers would have allowed troops very effectively ever fallen under direct attack themselves bullet-proof shutters across windows loopholes pierced these small arms fire from attacking army 20th century world wars brought rendered further alterations necessary anti-aircraft searchlights were added 1914 became examination battery ensuring enemy ships could enter ships entering identify those failed stop risk having warning shot fired them department decommissioned sold 1949 1962 came management thurrock borough council like many magnificent structures this sadly neglected decay inevitable vandalism taken their toll fortunately being restored project public designated days like give thanks members showing around please visit official website downloads more information here other sites this area beacon hill north weald redoubt epping emergency centre hangmans wood deneholes \",\" russian submarine u-475 black widow medway also known foxtrot b-39 nato this submarine prowled worlds oceans years built 1967 active service until 1994 used train mainly libyan cuban indian submariners spent it's time playing mouse with technical specifications displacement tonnes without batteries length metres width draft service interval days crew members diving depth working depth surface speed knots surface cruising range miles submerged powerplant diesel motors 2000hp electric 2700hp 2pcs 1350hp 140hp batteries 650kg armament torpedo's torpedos including yield nuclear warheads forward astern arrived london under command captain vitalij burda commanded ship stayed long's longs wharf thames barrier museum 1998 when moved folkestone open 2004 river medway rochester currently waiting re-homed hopefully opened public again unfortunately listing side there hole specialists have been called over from america will able problem soon downloads more information here soviet \",\" davington light railway built 1916 transport factory workers from uplees oare halt single track throughout length except passing loop they their gasworks engines would ferry coal acid cotton detonators mines shells also largest explosion english gunpowder making history works when people were killed their remains buried mass grave faversham line closed after great need munitions dried moved scotland purchased effects sold auction 1921 tunnel used keep animals during raid shelter both ends blocked doorway downloads \",\" hangmans wood denehole essex site medieval chalk mine ground here feet flood gravels covering about 50ft thanet sands which upper chalk with distinctive black flints many places roof breaks through into beds above showing original land surface when exposed eroded then recovered further deposition lowest part foot thickness called 'bullhead bullhead bed' this consists iron rich clays very large lumps flint also possible this section that itself solution holes within have subsequently been filled these later tertiary deposits deneholes consist circular shaft diameter sunk sand until meets then series chambers usually radiate away from central hauled buckets bags ropes left distinct marks edges where they sawn leading chamber roofs once gets haul like another identical denehole close-by some point distant past various linked together crawls passages make continuous network drill sort used probe ahead there voids worth digging downloads other sites area coalhouse fort beacon hill north weald redoubt epping emergency centre deneholes \",\" hougham battery plotting room dover built correlate information guns plotting room would have served nearby battery which consisted placements other smaller complex consists nine rooms still very good condition only part missing ventilation system been totally removed probably scrap downloads fortifications this area lydden spout deep shelter \",\" north weald redoubt essex late victorian period 1889-1903 mobilisation centres were constructed around london area order provide ready ammunition defend city these designed forts themselves although they could have been armed need arose being centre armament become apparent would with whatever guns seen appropriate time these it's structure clearly shows purpose ammo store viewed from above redoubt forms rough shape rear comprised magazines second building consists caponier giving covering fire into ditch further casemates known gorge that used either barrack troops storage space shells under normal conditions this utilised other equipment within magazine each room defined cartridge shell excellent lighting provided multiple lamp recesses similar stores accessed shift lobby underwent many changes during second world fitted allen williams turrets protect nearby ongar radio station downloads other sites this area coalhouse fort beacon hill epping emergency centre hangmans wood deneholes \",\" lydden spout plotting room dover this plotting room been sealed over thirty years interior excellent condition there still some contemporary items inside walls pristine very little evidence deterioration considering amount time abandoned even paint ventilation system mostly intact downloads hougham battery fortifications area deep shelter \",\" bourne park railway tunnel asked tunnel beneath land because wish view from mansion spoiled being rich what wanted don't dont they always came handy though during there military called 'boche boche buster' buster downloads other tunnels this line etchinghill \",\" golgotha railway tunnel east kent built between 1911 1917 after test borings channel tunnel discovered seam coal many years served number mines came into very good during september 1940 when used heavy railway guns firing practice during windows doors quarter lights where blown some kent's kents passenger coaches stabled yards away remained there until december 1944 itself only half finished downloads \",\" etchinghill railway tunnel elham valley product great inter-company rivalry between south eastern london chatham dover company came with plans build line linking canterbury folkestone which order beat lcdr adopted their finally being absorbed into 1891 work started newington near 1884 first section cheriton barham finished 1887 second fraught problems over land purchase owner bourne park wanting railway anywhere could from house massive tunnel built eventually trains full length between number stations were namely lyminge bishopsbourne bridge station later renamed west 1899 avoid confusion lcdr's lcdrs east strange names considering north wooden-platformed halt 1908 rival railways merged become becoming part southern 1923 following period rationalisation whole reduced single-line working signal-boxes removed except signal-box 1937 replaced porter-operated ground frame 1940 army hands boche buster became stationed hidden 1947 formally closed dismantling shortly afterwards completed 1953 downloads other tunnels this line \",\" burham tunnel little information about this tunnel available example when built shut known access large chalk into hillside below bluebell hill approximately yards long good condition apart from finding back shafts access southern portal halfway along came wall just right crawl through then comes next obstacle which feet there ways either over under once past easily walk other downloads \",\" dunkirk chain home bofors tower near radar station tower called because that placed here protect from enemy aircraft also place lewis mounted tripod inside building manned guns downloads other sites this area buried reserve station \",\" swingate chain home station dover before outbreak world five radar stations were constructed give early warning approaching enemy aircraft around thames estuary area dunkirk constituted part system certainly played crucial role battle britain luftwaffe bomber formations could detected even before they crossed coast france situated close castle with commanding view over harbour into english channel first came prominence during first when series trenches redoubts being aerial photographs held imperial museum show three although there little visible evidence them today apart from dense patches bramble some right places always good indicator disturbed ground constructed within weeks local work force these would have formed anti-invasion defend against inland attack widely believed that should germans opportunity invade done landing much more accessible particular romney marsh sandwich this type earthwork redoubt seemed quite modern time it's construction advent second obsolete 1930's 1930s technology developed capacity assist detection quickly realised 1937 towers originally consisting four transmitting steel receiving built timber their still cover stories made prevent speculation well stemming possibility learning about itself difficult high 1938 station tracked graf zeppelin flying along east purpose detect signals just spotted they under closer scrutiny hermann goering himself looked through pair binoculars while visiting radar been kept such closely guarded secret however really idea partly thanks defeated failure understand functions importance clearer ceased bomb relatively stage claiming progressed allies stronger position make bombing raids germany became this greatly improve accuracy which become major priority bomber command 1942 home excellent track successfully result nearest nothing remains after anti defences very disbanded retained battery only until 1950's 1950s warfare taken sinister turn form nuclear weapons quite obviously batteries icbm inter continental ballistic missile following threat posed royal observer corps it's function monitor aftermath 1962 post government cutbacks meant closed years later most removed seventies those remained carried military totally abandoned usaf began communications link bases throughout southern england great deal reconstruction phase ensure complied regulations downloads other sites area post \",\" swingate post dover royal observer corps posts were used during cold period event nuclear attack three posted here time their duty pinpoint location detonation monitor it's power direction radioactive fallout each post telephone radio links main co-ordination centre this opened 1962 closed only years later october 1968 downloads other sites area chain home station \",\" llanberis ammo store wales disused slate quarry near north proved ideal site ammunition store outbreak world procured storage bombs already deep pits place linked connecting tunnels rails into lower levels making deliveries ammo much easier quicker electric lifts moved from level upwards abundant broken around area utilised provide overhead raid protection piling depth feet collapse 1942 engulfed major part after which llaberis longer used large incendiary devices were kept here remainder finally closed 1956 1960's 1960s 70's concerted effort made entirely clear buried explosives still including great many found bottom lake downloads \",\" truleigh hill rotor station rotor network succeeded second world radar system providing with much needed advanced detection soviet nuclear programme further than west realised first test 1949 confirmed that union power early weapons could only delivered aeroplane early 1957 ussr developed icbm deliverable radar able deal this weapon rotor introduced maintained same type connecting structure maintain command control there were fewer stations under capable covering miles level feet provide effective warning attack three stages which commonly referred correspond technological advancements made ability dealt installation technology often incorporating existing wwii structures this frequently meant using chain home proved highly battle britain 1940 buildings constructed categorised according their purpose labelled from followed basic design gave them appearance normal civilian house usually bungalow below underground complex size dictated station each served function incoming bombers icbms time possible would have approximately minutes maximum probably been more like downloads \",\" monkton farleigh sidings wiltshire down sidings used during transport ammunition from depot tunnel approximately mile long first half covered this steady incline before steep hill before built transported aerial ropeway downloads \",\" minster post manston master post with satellite posts barham kingsdown herne such communicate group control maidstone other area folkestone pluckley also equipped take meteorological measurements pressure wind speed temperature large metal dome ventilator often called contained electrical connections aerial outlet pipe which used erect telescopic mast storeroom where chemical toilet kept generator shelf over most their 1950s generators right until they were closed down entrance shaft housed dipole this could make getting rather tricky downloads other sites this area decontamination alland grange mine \",\" manston decontamination area this building above ground although there underground bunker underneath which been capped still unclear decontamination process that designed anyone could give information about itself would very grateful during second world perceived threat hitler attack britain with strong enough centres such built contains tight doors it's excellent condition being until 1998 downloads other sites this minster post alland grange mine \",\" south foreland deep shelter video clip description this second deep shelters that were built probably used people manned nearby plotting rooms well crews operations staff pictures great quality shelter being damaged fire videos sands fort grain tower battery knock john wildfire wartling bunker yaverland snape mine marden magazine detached bastion upper mills main page \",\" south foreland magazine video clip description only damage that seems have been sustained underground magazines caused water structurally they remain good condition these would served known shoeburyness videos sands fort grain tower battery knock john wildfire wartling bunker yaverland snape mine marden deep shelter detached bastion upper mills main page \",\" westwood quarry royal enfield wiltshire this structure began tunnel system quarry during second world served purposes section housed national treasures great value rumoured that crown jewels were kept here with area totally secure even boasting earliest smoke detectors accessible another used building motor cycles people worked both sections common entrance motorbikes 'shadow' shadow factories protecting vital efforts from bombing short brothers rover three main underground they known shorts drakelowe still until beginning 90's downloads other sites this freestone mine browns folly mines farleigh down sidings monkton south east underground ammunition depot ridge date visited 2005 \",\" southwick ughq portsmouth built 1870 fort portsdown hill forts designed protect vitally important naval harbour however importance increased during second world when series tunnels were constructed beneath victorian fort these underground headquarters armed forces planning execution operation overlord allied invasion mainland europe d-day june 1944 this time there staff working remained into cold c-in-c home station known soviet intelligence result target assessment undertaken joint intelligence committee 1967 anticipated that would have been heavily attacked with nuclear weapons probably burst detonations today used airsoft storage hopes some sections restored their state downloads underground battle headquarters fortifications this area brochurst fareham purbrook \",\" fort brockhurst portsmouth construction began 1858 designed five forts built defend western approaches harbour entrance across moat leads through circular keep then parade ground this area clear polygonal shape fort large earth ramps which terreplein accessed main magazines officer accommodation casemated barracks around entire 1893 armed with guns pdrs inch rbls headquarters many different regiments from 1900 onwards acted demobilisation centre first world remained army until 1957 after sold english heritage acquired 1984 where acts museum training storage space downloads fortifications this area southwick ughq fareham purbrook \",\" brooklands shelter surrey clear mid-1930s that europe would break sooner later this time aviation built maintenance repair facility their base which also operated training centre pilots late 1935 aerodrome final assembly hawker aircraft well test flying delivering hurricane fighter planes 1940 squadron formed with responsibility control cluster balloon sites around area obvious raid target shelters were into nearby abandoned sandstone quarry provide extra protection personnel stationed downloads \",\" guildford foxenden quarry raid shelter surrey with frequency intensity german raids increasing public safety protection became ever more crucial local authorities began programme building underground shelters provide with easily accessible from bombs many towns numerous smaller exception however ferocity regularity called much larger shelter constructed quickly possible builders were very fortunate disused chalk quarry just outside town centre presented them ideal location this deep once completed could accommodate 1000 people provided sleeping areas first provision clean sanitary such large amount being close also reached local population going against nazi germany 1944 threat diminished markedly need longer existed result closed only recently been reopened viewing years being sealed saved vandalism that befallen many contemporary retains original features signs walls toilets removal bunks gives excellent idea would have those taking during downloads \",\" freestone quarry wiltshire bath stone long been renowned worldwide it's excellent building properties some considerable time quarrying this large vital industry city such operation runs approximately miles giving good indication scale these quarries after mining operations finished many areas were converted military during second world downloads other sites area mine browns folly mines farleigh down sidings monkton south east underground ammunition depot ridge westwood date visited 2002 \",\" barton point fort although originally recommended 1860 work barton's bartons battery commence until 1889 purpose battery provide practice royal naval marine gunners were stationed sheerness chatham additon able covering fire nore anchorage this long this advent first world only years later described obsolete became anti aircraft site fitted with guns navy continued their presence even expanded inter into part command gunnery school better known wildfire would seem that coastal artillery maintained well there mention positions here 1936 left 1960 privately owned contains many different structure indicate control observation points number other buildings constructed during expansion phase while original emplacements still visible magazines sealed downloads fortifications area garrison upper level lower rnxs port control centre bastion docks fletcher \",\" fletcher battery designed heavy battery during first world actually completed until 1918 provided effectual fire cover nore anchorage sheerness dockyards giving effective protection thames estuary armed 1919 1941 emplacement added mount third unusual interlocking pill boxes also found western site marks construction this type fortification medway area coastal artillery disbanded soon after second became caravan ancillary buildings still excellent condition thanks care taken their fact they have seen constant observation points number other navy constructed wildfire expansion phase while original emplacements visible magazines sealed downloads fortifications this area garrison upper level lower rnxs port control centre bastion docks barton point fort \",\" epping emergency centre downloads other sites this area coalhouse fort beacon hill north weald redoubt hangmans wood deneholes more information here wcms \",\" search website links \",\" ventnor chain home station radar developed during 1930's 1930s warning against approaching enemy aircraft network radar stations built around country provide defensive system covering possible approaches this known started 1937 while construction main station continued temporary with other experimental equipment gave immediate cover full alert august 1939 three 365ft tall transmitter towers were four receiver 1940 bombed luftwaffe severely damaged rendering inoperable while action bembridge until ready back into operation this attack which also resulted development reserve facilities buried reserves site although these well 1942 downloads fortifications area yaverland battery golden hill fort lawrence railway tunnel albert puckpool victoria culver cliffe high down rocket test site \",\" needles battery high down rocket test site originally completed 1895 fully manned until 1918 brought back into action during second world 1954 arguably most interesting phase began this time britain successfully exploded nuclear thermonuclear hydrogen h-bombs looking delivery system means inter continental ballistic missile icbm british programme codenamed blue streak great deal experimental work needed done rocket science still relatively that designed developed tested which built over complex buildings previously made known black knight this facility allowed project continue development prior them being shipped woomera australia further testing success rockets expand space technology 1971 britain's britains first only all-british satellite prospero launched thanks closed july 1962 after political support waned clear agreement reached today site care national trust downloads fortifications area yaverland golden hill fort bembridge lawrence railway tunnel albert puckpool victoria culver cliffe ventnor \",\" alland grange chalk mine access this mine only possible after getting permission directly from farmer chalk located thanet possibly used supply locally brick making later could well have been growing mushrooms storage during second world almost certain that people would these mines shelter manston airfield close aerial bombardment inevitable downloads other sites area decontamination area minster post \",\" downloads snowdown colliery possibility coal kent been considered early 1840's 1840s serious investigations were done until much later finally discovered around dover area 1890 however proved very difficult mine took many failed attempts several years before brought surface eventually only mines successful them construction began 1907 however tragedy soon struck when first shaft water pocket common chalk greensand beds gushed through killing work continued november 1912 became successfully bring 1921 miners went strike over reduction this prompted government emergency powers 1920 into force receivership 1922 pumps kept operation prevent continual stream from surrounding engulfing 1924 back production after being bought pearson dorman long they totally overhauled colliery modernised with introduction electric winding plant building nearby mining village aylesham house their families privilege kent's kents deepest well 3000 feet some 915m these depths geological heat starts become noticeable earned nickname dante's dantes inferno suffering stroke produce miner's 1984 massive downturn british about 1987 would like thanks geoffrey pinfold allowing site pictures copyright \",\" margarets battery margaret's there underground deep shelter this site first unrotated projectile known rocket which anti aircraft weapon officially particularly accurate thinking that fired large enough amounts enemy plane just might warnings here careful when entering second warning full pigeons downloads fortifications area deep shelter plotting room magazine four \",\" martin's martins battery originally constructed during victorian extensively rebuilt updated second world rear positions brickwork still clearly visible along with contemporary expense magazines directly behind battery deep shelter this originally main magazine supply guns lengthened become poor condition many parts having suffered from smoke damage collapse downloads fortifications area citadel well house western outworks outer bastion south flank casemates north archcliffe cells galleries dover breakwater drop redoubt detached \",\" detached bastion video clip description north centre bastions located between drop redoubt citadel western heights their purpose assist defending northern approaches dover particularly from folkestone road along which envisaged napoleon french grand army would attack videos sands fort knock john wildfire wartling bunker yaverland battery snape mine marden deep shelter magazine main page \",\" north centre detached bastions dover located between drop redoubt citadel western heights their purpose assist defending northern approaches particularly from folkestone road along which envisaged napoleon french grand army would attack work bastion began 1804 part main works although incomplete 1815 when defeated battle waterloo 1859 royal commission called modification across reviewed unfinished completion construction caponier they were armed throughout phase occupation with rest fortress decline rapid turn century guns removed bastions very little after this time only local defence during both world wars relinquished second have remained empty unused since despite surrounding ditches becoming overgrown been vandalised downloads fortifications this area well house outworks outer south flank casemates archcliffe cells galleries breakwater \",\" dumpy dover castle played crucial role second world from napoleonic tunnels beneath castle known casemate level operation dynamo been planned churchill himself often visited during many more were chalk underground hospital built annexe provide immediate medical care wounded soldiers pilots 1941 construction work began complex levels operational centre three armed forces these became dumpy deep underground military position yellow remained well into cold there problems during some excavated collapsed 1943 further stopped these continuing collapses although empty between mid-fifties early 1960s taken over home office 1962 brought service regional seat government would have place which local administration conducted event nuclear attack however soon clear that give effective protection fallout extremely likely itself attacked with icbm rendering kind futile sporadic 1980's 1980s when finally closed abandoned today public access possible currently plans english heritage open this various safety issues downloads other sites area east demi bastion arrow \",\" reports welcome section which slowly putting together maunsell forts report number garrision point fort cliffe ramsgate rail tunnel grain battery tower kent area description thames estuary army were constructed 1942 design following successful construction deployment naval their purpose provide anti-aircraft fire within area garrison built 1860's 1860s site earlier fortifications dating back henry viii 1667 amid fears dutch attack fort begun remained incomplete launched surprise capturing unfinished defences built three side that designed defend also work conjunction with coalhouse essex prevent hostile fleet reaching london tunnels underneath provided shelter from raids during second world they served first they consisted primarily series large caves disused railway tunnel combined could people 1855 based loosely martello napoleonic period fortified addition upper level 1912 house 7inch quick-firing guns isle long been strategic importance safeguarding entrance river medway 1860 royal commission called casemated around existing however this proceed separate wildfire this organised trip between kurg subbrit canterbury archaeology society these originally 1930s reputedly cornish miners lying some 80-100 feet below ground became headquarters commander chief nore sandbank estuary near river former naval bases sheerness chatham latest update 1859 identified need strongly approaches dockyard part defence strategy circular forts other being darnet itself very difficult build beset continual problems such repeated subsidence because unstable dymchurch redoubt shorts tunnels 1805 forms system armed eleven 24-pounder shape 220ft across interior casemates surrounding central parade parabolic typical 1854 garrisoned officers extension factory 1941 building above considered imprudent vulnerability attacks housed workshop both 100m linked four traversing slightly shorter length dover castle castle international fame seen enormous changes over nine centuries lain siege britain's britains most famous monarchs withstood civil wars even operational cold probably biggest those have taken place sight underground complexes formed integral essential sheernes docks sheppey crucial maritime almost five hundred years situated realised seventeeth century great force gain control would then access into vital dockyards deptford woolwich \",\" plans thanks kent fire rescue service allowing their documents plans athol terrace berwick tunnel chapel caves east cliff dover eastern docks fanbay deep shelter guildford hammonds upper hougham langdon hole limekiln bond store lydden spout noah's noahs south foreland forland margarets rotor station martins battery townsend farm dressing trevanion winchelsea area over areas brooklands \",\" cliffe fort aerial view back main page \",\" north weald redoubt aerial back main page \",\" fort aerial back main page \",\" darnet fort aerial back main page \",\" margate lido aerial back main page \",\" grain fort aerial back main page \",\" videos description thames estuary army forts were constructed 1942 design maunsell following successful construction deployment naval their purpose provide anti-aircraft fire within area each fort consisted group seven towers with walkway connecting them central control tower sands fort grain tower battery knock john wildfire wartling bunker yaverland snape mine marden deep shelter magazine detached bastion \",\" grain tower battery aerial back main page \",\" beacon hill aerial back fort main page \",\" wanstone battery aerial back main page \",\" fort borstal aerial back main page \",\" barton point aerial back main page fort \",\" fletcher battery aerial back main page \",\" shornemead fort aerial back main page \",\" aerial views kent area barton point fort cliffe darnet drop redoubt langdon battery fletcher borstal burgoyne garrison grain tower margate lido shornemead wanstone essex beacon hill north weald isle wight bembridge golden high down rocket test site \",\" fort burgoyne aerial back main page \",\" garrison point fort aerial back main page \",\" coalhouse fort aerial back main page \",\" dymchurch redoubt aerial back main page \",\" drop redoubt aerial back main page \",\" golden hill fort aerial back main page \",\" high down rocket test site aerial back main page \",\" fort bembridge aerial back test site main page \",\" maunsell forts video clip description thames estuary army were constructed 1942 design following successful construction deployment naval their purpose provide anti-aircraft fire within area each fort consisted group seven towers with walkway connecting them central control tower sands fort videos grain tower battery knock john wildfire wartling bunker yaverland snape mine marden deep shelter magazine detached bastion upper mills main page \",\" deep shelter aerial back main page \",\" langdon battery aerial back main page \",\" clarendon house school raid shelter ramsgate many luftwaffe bombers that were unable reach their target london would simply release bombs wherever they directly luftwaffe's luftwaffes flight path this town huge risk quick access raid shelters vital schools protection most school built typical cover method some little more than reinforced rooms others purpose structures even comprised trenches with secure roofs walls soil sandbags this shelter very different other ones have been levels lower being much older possibly first world downloads \",\" grain battery tower video clip description original structure built 1855 based earlier martello towers that were first constructed defence against napoleon early 19th century stands shore spit medway tower brick covered granite fire from would support garrison point defend both entrance river front sheerness videos sands fort knock john wildfire wartling bunker yaverland snape mine marden deep shelter magazine detached bastion upper mills main page \",\" downloads other sites this area east demi bastion arrow dumpy hudsons dover castle castle international fame seen enormous changes over nine centuries been lain siege housed some britain's britains most famous monarchs withstood civil world wars even operational during cold probably biggest those that have taken place sight underground tunnel complexes formed integral essential part defence early beginnings site which stands probably used fortified since iron hardly surprising with high cliff position commanding views english channel surrounding countryside attacking would very difficult indeed romans built pharos lighthouse pair guide roman fleet into harbour remains although twin fared less well only foundations remain they situated drop redoubt fort western heights opposite saxons filled vacuum power left departed legions constructed church mary-in-castro right next also period vikings were persistent threat likely settlement response viking william conqueror consolidated defeat harold building castles passed through southern counties london although construct timber palisade motte bailey subsequent work after norman conquest vast extensive trace william's williams hastily vanished medieval takes shape replacing finally gave familiar structure know today king henry commissioned construction 1160's 1160s intention completed 1180's 1180s powerful fortresses europe this phase castle's consisted keep great tower walls inner north-eastern section outer died 1189 continued john under defences included d-shaped towers favoured usual rectangular deflected incoming barrages from projectiles situation better than ones 1216 broke promises given barons magna carta immediately rallied prince louis france came their proclaimed king remained loyal under hubert burgh formidable despite louis's louiss army using tactics such undermining fall months later succeeded returned then lessons learned particular north entrance focus attack sealed form norfolk towers gateway constable's constables gate added western curtain wall considerable defensive outwork spur beyond ditch north john's johns within connected outworks tower important works avranches earthworks shape unchanged throughout remainder medieval interior designs changed styles fashions went there certainly periods when royal court visit including viii responsible addition moat bulwark brought destruction many england began royalist stronghold parliamentarian trick exchange hands without shot fired thankfully therefore spared bombardment dismantling ordered cromwell charles napoleonic late eighteenth century britain once again artillery great deal first main change being introduction gunpowder things considerably both attackers defenders clear modifications needed made maintain usefulness front line fortress closing years 18th reducing height ditches widened deepened four bastions communications body these horseshoe hudson's bastions strengthened caponiers give flanking fire down going major beneath itself excavation casemates known admiralty four them soldiers waiting sent fight napoleon continent other three longer officers they direct need barrack these after waterloo 1815 eased french invasion renewed 1850's 1850s further 1870's 1870s hospital battery shot yard face remodelling done twentieth century still active first second time afterwards light anti-aircraft batteries positioned around obvious bofors embrasures along battlements walk however nothing compared amount advent aerial necessitated much shelter equipment people converted combined armed forces became huge complex tunnels eventually spread levels layer annexe field hospital beneath encompassing casemate level housing operations offices here operation dynamo planned churchill visited dumpy deep underground military position yellow construction 1943 more serve similar purpose prone collapse abandoned waste regional seat government event nuclear stood until 1984 brief history 1179 begins stone 1199 reign sees completion successfully bourgh dies young 13th throne 1272 carries 15th 16th adds moats coastal falls poor condition maintained middle ages much prepare elizabeth 1573 1625 greatly refurbished preparation reception henrietta maria wife despite impressed 1640's 1640s ensures smooth transition occupants point ceases residence garrison 1745 fears prompt undertaken partial demolition reduce thereby providing platforms guns 1800 poses significant order provide accommodation british prior depolyment excavated chalk cliffs directly 19th throughout firstly bonaparte onwards napoloeon vastly improved shoulder mutton batteries faced 1914 1918 mainly mobilisation purposes 1939 1945 navy coast anti-aircraft extended covering medical care areas lower lowest decomissioned department environment named heritage \",\" upper mills video clip description mill caves easily visible from road they situated directly behind petrol station they consist large u-shaped tunnel that entrances either cliff these tunnels have served many different purposes over time undoubtedly raid shelters during both world wars storage today lower still workshop space whereas upper level been used some considerable videos sands fort grain tower battery knock john wildfire wartling bunker yaverland snape mine marden deep shelter magazine detached bastion main page \",\" monkton farleigh south east underground complex downloads other sites this area freestone mine browns folly mines down sidings ammunition depot ridge quarry westwood bottom slope shaft rails continued into district sadly blocked carvings wall just right bottom slope shaft this shows church cross narrow gauge rail looking back carving face near rails amusing piece graffiti doubt stay lout pillar leading main interesting same column light switch bulb still light fitting power breaker fuse switches doors start haulage interesting pieces junk floor enter sewage ejection room right-hand corner airshaft water running down like left sewage ejector should stones drift quite flow stone covered board magazine from 1953 laying carbide sign workings base trucks piece process being moved elsewhere fresh roof fall main road passage frightening shot timbers ground part medical centre doorway another coat hooks date visited 2006 \",\" ridge quarry wiltshire downloads other sites this area freestone mine browns folly mines farleigh down sidings monkton south east underground ammunition depot westwood originally small bathstone quarry used ammo storage during first world later expanded same purpose second ideal location given it's existing tramway that linked with nearby railway therefore provided excellent means transportation from addition ample space room store well over tons spare some 2000 army there were very surface features buildings only substantial left standing loading other wooden housing military police personnel date visited 2001 \",\" puckpool mortar battery isle wight construction began 1863 designed armed with guns mortars necessary barrack accommodation crews this original design modified 1864 become battery heaviest deemed unnecessary completed 1865 only reconsidered again following year time proposed that inch would placed rows behind other traverse between each pair reconstructed barracks were constructed after 1873 four rmls fitted assist defence spithead removed 1887 moved parapet revised give them higher angle fire thus greater idea abandoned 1888 1901 upgraded barbette positions also place during first world used depot coast gunners transferring western front after into care maintenance last withdrawn 1927 sold local council 1928 turned public garden although military final second when name medina train fleet back 1877 1914 awaiting transfer from became 1939-45 given training facility then downloads fortifications area yaverland golden hill fort bembridge lawrence railway tunnel albert victoria culver cliffe ventnor high down rocket test site \",\" culver down battery isle wight battery proposed early 1887 order prevent ships from being able bring their firepower bear batteries yaverland redcliff although design modified 1889 still built eventually 1904 consisted guns underground magazines were between emplacements rear secured with unclimbable fence ammunition these stored bembridge fort command post same building port signal station itself modification 1922 gave greater elevation range 1927 system fortress plotting tested armament place outbreak second world 1942 night role ended which time chain home radar station been just east after added practice shoots inch also used site sold subsequently filled recently excavation work revealed administrative buildings have demolished construction begins 1906 completed armed mountings give height constructed next 1947 additional 1956 removed downloads fortifications this area golden hill lawrence railway tunnel albert puckpool victoria cliffe ventnor high rocket test site \",\" removing mast swingate according latest news order been placed remaining towers tower that removed poor condition taken down safety reasons this such sight drove dover today saddened have it's stretches back almost hundred years there since invention radar first known developed into chain home station during second world playing crucial role battle britain seen pictures from western heights around time eight four receiving transmitting very clearly visible cold drew were fitted with nato satellite dishes later these gave with ever changing technology need this type transmission longer used themselves left they being away real shame sure you'll youll agree many people protesting over removal mast also looks like wrong they original there some heads going rolling when three just doesn't doesnt look same view duke york military school \");");
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The walls are\",\" Bourne Park Railway Tunnel   Bourne Park asked for a tunnel beneath his land because he did not wish the view from his mansion to be spoiled. Being a rich man he got what he wanted (dont they always\",\" Golgotha Railway Tunnel  The East Kent Railway was built between 1911 and 1917 after test borings for the channel tunnel discovered a seam of coal. For many years it served a number of coal mines, bu\",\" Etchinghill Railway Tunnel  The Elham Valley Railway was the product of the great inter-company rivalry between the South Eastern Railway and the London, Chatham and Dover Railway. 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