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The Fort Gilkicker website includes details of the historical aspects of Stokes Bay and its defences. It can be found at: What do you think should be done with Fort Gilkicker? Journalists required
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Grain Tower for sale once more
Grain Tower is back on the market once more after the sale was cancelled. The asking price is £500,000.
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Posted on 25 Nov 2015 by davidm
Chapel Bay Milford Haven
Chapel Bay Battery (Fort) is to open to the public in 2015
Twelve Victorian forts were built in the 19th century to defend the Milford Haven Waterway. Chapel Bay will be the first to open to the public.
The fort will open in 2015 from 10am to 4pm from Good Friday, April 3, to Easter Monday, April 6, and then every Wednesday to Sunday. Guided tours will take in the museum of military technology – a memorial to the men who served and trained there – underground works and tunnels, gun emplacements and magazines. There will be special displays on the First World War, bomb disposal, artillery, small arms, the telephone exchange and the Royal Artillery forge and workshop. More details here: Website Wales on Line
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Posted on 07 Jun 2015 by davidm
Fort Burgoyne
Defending Dover: Fort Burgoyne Special members' event Friday 8th May 2015 Built in the 1860s, Fort Burgoyne was one of the many Palmerston Forts constructed in the 19th century to defend coastal towns. The Fort's purpose here was to defend the high ground north of both Dover Castle and the Port of Dover. Join expert guides from The Land Trust, the recent new owners of the property as they take you around this magnificent fort which has never been regularly open to the public. Discover its history from when it was first constructed, to its uses in World War II and also hear about the exciting plans for its future. The tour will include access to inside areas of the Fort such as the casemate and rooms used as barrack accommodation for officers and soldiers can also be viewed. Light refreshments of hot drinks and a slice of cake are included. This event has been graded as challenging access as there are uneven floors, low ceilings and tunnels on the tour route. Booking Details here: English Heritage Fort Burgoyne |
Posted on 15 Mar 2015 by davidm
Four Forts Cruises
Gosport Ferry are running their Four Forts Cruises again this Summer.
The cruise takes in the four Solent forts, Spitbank. No Mans Land, Horse Sand and St. Helens with ample opportunity (weather permitting) to photograph the three large forts and some opportunity to view St. Helens from a distance (due to the shallow water). Note: There is no landing on any of the forts during the cruise. Dates: Wednesday 24th June 2015 Wednesday 8th July 2015 Wednesday 5th August 2015 Wednesday 2nd September 2015 Prices: £16.25 / £19.00 Details and to Check availability here: Four Forts Cruises |
Posted on 06 Mar 2015 by davidm
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Latest NewsGrain Tower for sale once more
Grain Tower is back on the market once more after the sale was cancelled. The asking price is £500,000.
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Posted on 25 Nov 2015
by davidm Chapel Bay Milford Haven
Chapel Bay Battery (Fort) is to open to the public in 2015
Twelve Victorian forts were built in the 19th century to defend the Milford Haven Waterway. Chapel Bay will be the first to open to the public.
The fort will open in 2015 from 10am to 4pm from Good Friday, April 3, to Easter Monday, April 6, and then every Wednesday to Sunday. Guided tours will take in the museum of military technology – a memorial to the men who served and trained there – underground works and tunnels, gun emplacements and magazines. There will be special displays on the First World War, bomb disposal, artillery, small arms, the telephone exchange and the Royal Artillery forge and workshop. More details here: Website Wales on Line
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Posted on 07 Jun 2015
by davidm Fort Burgoyne
Defending Dover: Fort Burgoyne Special members' event Friday 8th May 2015 Built in the 1860s, Fort Burgoyne was one of the many Palmerston Forts constructed in the 19th century to defend coastal towns. The Fort's purpose here was to defend the high ground north of both Dover Castle and the Port of Dover. Join expert guides from The Land Trust, the recent new owners of the property as they take you around this magnificent fort which has never been regularly open to the public. Discover its history from when it was first constructed, to its uses in World War II and also hear about the exciting plans for its future. The tour will include access to inside areas of the Fort such as the casemate and rooms used as barrack accommodation for officers and soldiers can also be viewed. Light refreshments of hot drinks and a slice of cake are included. This event has been graded as challenging access as there are uneven floors, low ceilings and tunnels on the tour route. Booking Details here: English Heritage Fort Burgoyne |
Posted on 15 Mar 2015
by davidm Four Forts Cruises
Gosport Ferry are running their Four Forts Cruises again this Summer.
The cruise takes in the four Solent forts, Spitbank. No Mans Land, Horse Sand and St. Helens with ample opportunity (weather permitting) to photograph the three large forts and some opportunity to view St. Helens from a distance (due to the shallow water). Note: There is no landing on any of the forts during the cruise. Dates: Wednesday 24th June 2015 Wednesday 8th July 2015 Wednesday 5th August 2015 Wednesday 2nd September 2015 Prices: £16.25 / £19.00 Details and to Check availability here: Four Forts Cruises |
Posted on 06 Mar 2015
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Grain Tower for sale once more
Grain Tower is back on the market once more after the sale was cancelled. The asking price is £500,000.
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Chapel Bay Milford Haven
Chapel Bay Battery (Fort) is to open to the public in 2015
Twelve Victorian forts were built in the 19th century to defend the Milford Haven Waterway. Chapel Bay will be the first to open to the public.
The fort will open in 2015 from 10am to 4pm from Good Friday, April 3, to Easter Monday, April 6, and then every Wednesday to Sunday. Guided tours will take in the museum of military technology – a memorial to the men who served and trained there – underground works and tunnels, gun emplacements and magazines. There will be special displays on the First World War, bomb disposal, artillery, small arms, the telephone exchange and the Royal Artillery forge and workshop. More details here: Website Wales on Line
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Fort Burgoyne
Defending Dover: Fort Burgoyne Special members' event Friday 8th May 2015 Built in the 1860s, Fort Burgoyne was one of the many Palmerston Forts constructed in the 19th century to defend coastal towns. The Fort's purpose here was to defend the high ground north of both Dover Castle and the Port of Dover. Join expert guides from The Land Trust, the recent new owners of the property as they take you around this magnificent fort which has never been regularly open to the public. Discover its history from when it was first constructed, to its uses in World War II and also hear about the exciting plans for its future. The tour will include access to inside areas of the Fort such as the casemate and rooms used as barrack accommodation for officers and soldiers can also be viewed. Light refreshments of hot drinks and a slice of cake are included. This event has been graded as challenging access as there are uneven floors, low ceilings and tunnels on the tour route. Booking Details here: English Heritage Fort Burgoyne |
Four Forts Cruises
Gosport Ferry are running their Four Forts Cruises again this Summer.
The cruise takes in the four Solent forts, Spitbank. No Mans Land, Horse Sand and St. Helens with ample opportunity (weather permitting) to photograph the three large forts and some opportunity to view St. Helens from a distance (due to the shallow water). Note: There is no landing on any of the forts during the cruise. Dates: Wednesday 24th June 2015 Wednesday 8th July 2015 Wednesday 5th August 2015 Wednesday 2nd September 2015 Prices: £16.25 / £19.00 Details and to Check availability here: Four Forts Cruises |
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