When I explored that fort the moat was about 60 feet dep? There was a small footbridge that eventually collapsed into the moat! Inside the fort was tunnels and shafts that were used for Anti Aircraft gun emplacements! There was winding gear for sending shells up to the guns! Amazingly I did most of the exploring at about an age of 10 ! The tunnels were pitch black and sometimes I had a flashlight! Madness but good fun! My father asked where I had been all day! I took him the next visit and he was horrified as to what I had been doing! The spirit of adventure!!
I did that in the early 60's with maybe--sometimes a flashlight! the 'moat' had a foot bridge at one time--I actually crossed it but a few years later it had crashed down!
Hello Richard, great video, used to go there with my Dad many years ago, used to be a tunnel that went from the fort out to the cliff face, really cool !! Think it is locked/closed now, sadly.
When I explored that fort the moat was about 60 feet dep? There was a small footbridge that eventually collapsed into the moat! Inside the fort was tunnels and shafts that were used for Anti Aircraft gun emplacements! There was winding gear for sending shells up to the guns! Amazingly I did most of the exploring at about an age of 10 ! The tunnels were pitch black and sometimes I had a flashlight! Madness but good fun! My father asked where I had been all day! I took him the next visit and he was horrified as to what I had been doing! The spirit of adventure!!
We used to bunk off school (1970`s) & go exploring all the tunnels in the fort before it was saved & restored,great place !
Oh what joy!
I did that in the early 60's with maybe--sometimes a flashlight! the 'moat' had a foot bridge at one time--I actually crossed it but a few years later it had crashed down!
Typical Tideway ;)
Newhaven fort is always worth a visit, have been there several times and a great place :)
Yes - I must get in touch with them and get an interview.
So many good memories
Hello Richard, great video, used to go there with my Dad many years ago, used to be a tunnel that went from the fort out to the cliff face, really cool !! Think it is locked/closed now, sadly.
Cool spot, Mr.Vobes.
Glorious views - must try to visit
Oh you must!
Nice video mucker, the emplacements look like 6-inch naval mounts.
Thanks for sharing this great adventure. What stunning views!
Adam Tinkoff Cheers Adam. Great fun.
Wow! That was fun and bracing!
Nigel Sadler Thanks Nigel.
i played as a very young child here ..mum and dad took me here to play in the sand ...some 43 years ago...
Thank you for risking your neck to give us those stunning views. Now that's dedication!
I cannot let my lovely viewers down! :)
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Got my self a happy face ! Thanks very much for subscribing Mr Great Plum - fab name by the way!
the gun emplacement was an anti aircraft gun..defending newhaven harbour
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