East Battery - Dover castle - Dover

 East battery - Dover Castle 

                                             Date:  August 

                                           Location:  Dover 

                                           Abandoned or Public : Public

                                                    Delmoished - No  

Located in Dover Castle, on our recent visit, we explored some areas that I hadn't previously photographed. This time, I focused on East Battery in the castle grounds, and I have to say, it was very interesting!

East Battery was built around the 1790s as part of a program to improve the defence. The battery would have had 12 guns. In the 1860s, it was re-equipped with 9 42-pounders. The battery is a mix of English and French guns from the 18th and 19th centuries. East Battery was used in both World Wars.

Tonbridge Castle - Tonbridge

 Tonbridge Castle

Date: September 2023

Location: Tonbridge 

Abandoned or Public: Public 

Delmoished: No

In 2023, we had Tonbridge Castle on our list of places to visit. However, when we planned to go during the summer holidays, we found out that the site was closed. Therefore, we had to wait for it to re-open. Finally, upon arrival, we saw that there was a car park conveniently located right next to the castle. Additionally, we were pleasantly surprised to find out that parking was free on Sundays. After parking, we entered the castle grounds and paid £9.20 per adult. Children under 5 had free admission.

It takes approximately one hour to fully explore the castle grounds. Upon payment, you will receive an audio guide. After heading back to the castle, use the throb to open the door and enter the castle. Although the grounds are open to everyone, once inside, it is recommended to start by exploring the basement before moving back up. The castle is well-maintained and full of interesting features..

According to the Tonbridge Castle website, this castle dates back to the 13th century and is also known as de Clare. It was not lived in from 1521 to the mid-15th century but was only used for a short time due to the civil war. In 1793, a mansion was added and the castle became Grade 1 listed. In 1900, the castle was purchased by the local council.

nunney castle - Somerset

 Nunney Castle 

Date:  April 2022

Location:  Somerset

Public or Abandoned:  Public

Demolished:  No

Nunney Castle was our last stop of the day and was a very pitiful stop too even know it was very busy it still very quiet and really nice to explore - it nice and small  - our daughter was more interested in the ducks than the castle 😆

is said that Nunney castle is a moated medieval castle , that backdates to around 1370 , it is also said that in the 16th century the castle was more modernized after being damaged. it said by the 20th century the castle was a ruin and covered in ivy, In 1926 the castle was a threat and the ownership was transferred, and restoration work began,