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acen2006
09-08-2009, 06:16 PM
These three gun emplacements lie approximately 800m to the West of Newhaven Fort. They were installed during WWII to mount 3 x 6" breech loaders. The battery is in very good condition with most of the original buildings intact but bricked up.

Emplacement 1

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Emplacement 2

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Emplacement 3

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acen2006
09-08-2009, 06:32 PM
Nice work bud, would be good to see whats behind that concrete. Do you know if it had underground magazines?

Im not to sure mate! but im pretty sure the nearby fort has so maybe.