Hilsea Lines - portsmouth

Hilsea lines  

Date:   May 2015
Location: Portsmouth
Demolished:  No

For the most part of the fort, you can explore the remains by walking around the sea lines. However, to see the casemates and other parts of the fort, you need to come off the beaten path. We found this out by mistake, but it was a lovely walk around the site.
The fort was built in the 18th to 19th century to protect Portsea, as Portsmouth was a key naval base during wartime..

Cliffe fort - medway

Cliff fort 

Date:   April 2015

Location: Medway

Public or Abandoned: Abandoned

Demolished:  No

Exploring this fort was an intriguing experience. The journey to reach the fort involved a pleasant, long walk, and there was an added thrill in climbing inside. Unfortunately, the lower levels of the fort are currently flooded and inaccessible.

According to historical records, the fort was constructed in the late 1860s to protect the area from sea attacks. It is situated in alignment with another fort in Essex.

 

Salt lane air-raid shelter - Cliffe Medway

Salt Lane air-raid shelter 

 

Date:   April 2015

Location: Medway

Demolished:  No

There is an air-raid shelter located on Salt Lane in Cliffe. Although there isn't much information available about its history, it is thought to have been used by nearby workers or residents during the war. The shelter is visible but often becomes overgrown. Unfortunately, its interior has been badly damaged because people have been burning paper inside.