battery

With a rare bit of sun rearing its head it was time to take advantage and head back to a location I came across many years by mistake when checking out another nearby Battery. Very similar to elements of Wanstone Battery, but unfortunately in a much more sorry state. Unlike Wanstone, Farthingloe...

“Situated just half a mile away from Coalhouse Fort, East Tilbury Battery, was constructed from 1887-93 and supplemented Coalhouse Fort as part of the Thames’ coastal defence system. It housed six long range firing weapons, mounted on disappearing carriages. There were two six-pdr guns on the...

Saw this while driving past and thought I should stop and take a look. Not in great condition with heavy graffiti and lots of rubbish inside, including plastic chairs and sleeping bags. From Subbrit: "The only surviving structure, located alongside a footpath is the battery command post which...

Nothing epic here, but this is a great place to see... One I have wanted to get to for a fair while... So my wife had theatre tickets and myself and 2 mates decided to drive down to come and have a look as the tides looked in our favour time wise. TBH I had not been out for a wonder with the...