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Shotley Point Martello towers (341251)


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There are two towers sited here both dating from 1810-1812. Both have had additions built onto them once they became part of the HMS Ganges site. One was converted to a water tower, which involved adding a second storey on top and then a huge meatl water tower was added, The interior is in poor condition but the magazines remain. The seond tower was converted in 1955 to a signal tower and is better overall condition.

10 files, last one added on Aug 21, 2009

West Wing Bty, Fort Burgoyne, Dover (321425)


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Constructed in 1860, this is one of two wing batteries attached to the fort. Consisting of a ditched self contained battery with gatehouse and bridge with tunnel and caponier and loop holed walls for defence, with magazines.

10 files, last one added on Jan 20, 2010

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