Luise
Well-known member
I know this site has been done to death, but this was my first real explore which has given me the bug to do more. Since this explore I have driven hundred's of miles, spent hours researching potential sites.. But as a newbie I thought id post here. I am open to criticism - but as this site is so local to me, it has to come first. Photos are taken on an IPhone, since this I have brought a Sony bridge camera which I'm finding very addictive.
History -
Taken from Wiki -
Fort Gilkicker is a historic Palmerston fort built at the eastern end of Stokes Bay, Gosport, Hampshire to dominate the key anchorage of Spithead. It was erected between 1863 and 1871 as a semi-circular arc with 22 casemates, to be armed with 5 12" guns, 17 10" guns and 5 9" guns. The actual installed armament rather differed from this. In 1902 the RML guns were replaced by 2 9.2" and 2 6" BL guns, and before the First World War the walls were further strengthened with substantial earthwork embankments.
I believe this site is now ready for new apartments.
I will visit again soon.
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History -
Taken from Wiki -
Fort Gilkicker is a historic Palmerston fort built at the eastern end of Stokes Bay, Gosport, Hampshire to dominate the key anchorage of Spithead. It was erected between 1863 and 1871 as a semi-circular arc with 22 casemates, to be armed with 5 12" guns, 17 10" guns and 5 9" guns. The actual installed armament rather differed from this. In 1902 the RML guns were replaced by 2 9.2" and 2 6" BL guns, and before the First World War the walls were further strengthened with substantial earthwork embankments.
I believe this site is now ready for new apartments.
I will visit again soon.
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