Visited this place twice now, with various people, Pinky, MarkR, Timtom, HeavenlyPhoto, Chrispy, and others.
Its privately owned and the owner doesnt like uninvited guests, so beware.
Ariel view;
Firstly outside the grounds is a building, with 2/3 rooms, unsure of its purpose.
This pic shows a bowl with room for heating underneath.
A close up of the bowl.
Old fireplace.
Outer shot.
This tunnel was wthin the main complex and linked the main building, to all the stores around the edge of the redoubt.
One of the storage areas(not linked to the tunnel).
Entrance to the chalk cliff exit.
Looking back.
Decending downwards.
And again.
This is a pully, proberbly to unload stuff from supply ships.
Steps down to the beach.
Looking out to the beach.
Old daytime shot of the Redoubt from the beach.
Second visit, in the daytime.
More storage.
View through the gate again.
A lonely fence post about to fall in.
Looking down the cliff edge.
Will upload some more soon....
Its privately owned and the owner doesnt like uninvited guests, so beware.
More info here ---> http://www.palmerstonforts.org.uk/pdf/fresh.pdf1855-56 saw the building of Fort Redoubt on the cliffs at the western end of the Bay. This was built in order to stop the French landing and attacking the other forts on the Solent side of the Island. It is not open to the public but the main layout can still be observed from above on the Downs. A deep, brick lined ditch was cut to the north and west in order to stop an attack from the land. Inside the ditch was a barrack block designed to house 24 soldiers. On the top of the newly created island was a parade ground and a one story flat roofed building. This was made into two stories in 1936 as quarters for the officers and NCOs. Extensive tunnels and rooms were built under the chalk of the cliff so as to be safe from mortars. The fort was restricted in size and so in 1928 was sold to Mrs Amelia Bowland Cross for £600. Since then it has come under several owners and a tea rooms added, but has since become a private house. Greater detail can be found in a small boook by Anthony Cantwell called "Freshwater Redoubt" and printed by the Waverley Press, Ryde.
Ariel view;
Firstly outside the grounds is a building, with 2/3 rooms, unsure of its purpose.
This pic shows a bowl with room for heating underneath.
A close up of the bowl.
Old fireplace.
Outer shot.
This tunnel was wthin the main complex and linked the main building, to all the stores around the edge of the redoubt.
One of the storage areas(not linked to the tunnel).
Entrance to the chalk cliff exit.
Looking back.
Decending downwards.
And again.
This is a pully, proberbly to unload stuff from supply ships.
Steps down to the beach.
Looking out to the beach.
Old daytime shot of the Redoubt from the beach.
Second visit, in the daytime.
More storage.
View through the gate again.
A lonely fence post about to fall in.
Looking down the cliff edge.
Will upload some more soon....