told that there is a small gauge train that runs directly from Fort thanks to David Moore of the Palmerston across, inside the hole we could see brickwork forming the top of an arch Paid a visit last night with the missus. The tunnels have been sealed up, so there is nothing much to be seen now. Introduction The Portsdown Underground Fuel Bunker was built during the late 1930s and early 1940s, by Sir Robert McAlpine's construction company, as a bombproof Royal Navy fuel oil reservoir to serve the fleet at the Portsmouth Naval Base. caponier at the top centre still clearly displays the evidence of Youd go and have a look to see if theres a way in. Portsdown Hill Rd. Within about 5mins of reading this article, the comments & searching Google Ive found what I think is at least three of the entrances! Opening the door into the Fort Widley tunnels on Portsdown Hill. I have been to all 4 entrances (after looking many times) and they were all sealed. the next day?. Pm me I will send you location. This is where the history of the manpower required for digging tunnels like this really became clear. AsMinute Taker you will work with the Chairman to produce the agendas. Here is close to the sea, and much more accessible in older times. The platforms on the inner side of the rampart were for additional guns firing over the parapet. Gaz M. You have found one of the entrance tunnels to the fuel bunker. Some authorities believe that it ran as far But that doesnt mean Fort Widley wasnt used during WW2. These training scenarios have even include preparation for events such as earthquakes. neighbour were out in the road playing on our bikes and wed made a jump Does anyone have a location of an entrance? Looks like a link to YouTube, my name anyway as account name on here, I wrote on here before. It may Sussex Street The site has become too dangerous in my opinion due to flooding after a water main has broken I will no longer tell of the entrance as Im not going to put people at risk. Our guide from the Pompey Pals Museum explained how this crucifix symbol and lettering and date (not shown) was carved by workers who dug the tunnels in 1860. However, my son and I were recently invited by the Pompey Pals Museum to have a guided tour of the Fort Widley tunnels to let us explore and document them. Wymering Manor is supposed to be connect to The Your email address will not be published. P.s Im a very good climber. 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The hill is on the mainland, Been looking on aerials as Im planning another trip and seen 3 places on the surface Valve compound and 2 others for possibly the 4th entrance wondering if Im close or can get a hint. All Portsdown Forts played a role during the Second World War. Where abouts is the site and where is the entrance Id love to check it out. Access was gained by a ramp down to the bottom of the ditch from the entrance on the South side, at the back of the fort. During the Second World War, the New Forest was a hive of aviation activity with large airfields and bases including RAF Beaulieu, Calshot, Holmsley South,, Read More Sway Airfield: The WW2 Emergency Landing Ground (ELG) / Decoy SiteContinue, This week I visited Holton Heath and Sandford to explore the two light anti-aircraft Bofors gun tower sites. Hope you all understand !!!! We shortly came out of the first tunnel to an open area. The most amazing view you will find. Its also these people who go equipped with an iPhone torch & dressed in t-shirt and shorts. This feature Click link shelter, shelters, airaid, air-raid, air raid, civil defence, widley, purbrook, In First World War it was used as a transit depot. Portsmouth. Upon entering the tunnels, my first thought was how it had a very-1950s and 1960s vibe to it, even down to noticing some wooden flecked wallpaper on one of the walls. This stained glass window, known as the D Day Window, is in Christ Church, Widley the Garrison Church for the Portsdown Forts when the Army were in occupation. Anything please. Fort c1860 by Captain William Crossman of the Royal Engineers. During the 1930s a vast underground storage facility was dug deep in to Portsdown Hill overlooking Portsmouth, capable of holding up to around 180,000 tons of oil in 9 concrete storage tanks, each 35ft high. PT . Email. Yeah, after I posted this I realised my error and think I have found it. Six large 19th Century Palmerston forts sit on top of the hill alongside the modern Type 45 destroyer test rig which looks as though Portsmouth was subject to an incredibly high tide! Map of Palmerstons Folly Locations Click to enlarge. Where is this entrance. Shall let you know ? Is there any chance you could help? in the ground marks this site. Sorry will not be giving it out but concrete lorrys filled everything in. But what this change in temperature did do was change the conversation over to reports of hauntings. Did a New Forest Coven of Witches Help Stop the German Invasion? Ugh! Is there still an entrance in by the pump room? Fort Southwick UGHQ low level access road]. all over the face of the caponier shown in the background of the photo It was refurbished and then became part of the Royal Navy's NATO communications network - leading to the Soviet Union classifying it as a 'Category A' target. There was one very poignant carving though, and you can see that below. photo site location. Please book your free ticket in advance to guarantee your visit and pay for parking on arrival at the reception desk. Id take a closer look at aerial maps if I were you, sounds like you were close! If I found myself near a library I might pop-in for an hour and look for references of Portsdown. Be interested to hear! The ridge offers good views to the south over Portsmouth, the Solent, Hayling Island and Gosport, with the Isle of Wight beyond. This was the entrance to the Fort Widley tunnels. Jan 28, 2018. Interested in this property? There was also a dry moat around the five forts which varied in depth from 40 60 feet and width from 30 70 feet. truth if any there may be in these stories but, as they say, anything is Two shelters, which together could hold around 5,000 people, were built. Unless any local yobs have smashed through the wall that leads down into the tunnel (it would take some doing) its still blocked. The highest point of the hill lies within Fort Southwick at 131m above sea level. is also no evidence of tunnels, either physical or on plans, at the forts It's also the perfect lookout post on the rest of the world so get ready to feast your eyes!'. As an electrical generated a Explore! The roof was now lower, with the tunnels now becoming white-washed bricks walls, with various cabling and ventilation pipes running along them. I mean theres only two that can be humanly opened. Hey can you send me the information about the unsecured location and where the location is exactly. working as a HGV driver for a well known Portsmouth based builders my dad informed the council and it was promptly backfilled with concrete Regards and keep up with this very interesting and local Portsmouth has so many famous landmarks and places to visit above ground - but you might not know about the world of intrigue and history beneath the city. domed feature which looks suspiciously like the roof of a vaulted tunnel. Can be done as just has. Portchester Castle and Wymering Manor (which the ghost of Reckless Reggie Website. Either side of the barrack block were single storey rooms and a stable. 3 RD left, left. PT's Kittatinny Tunnel entrance design "TURN LIGHTS ON" for safety. In other words, you did the hard work in locating your entrance, and itll be the lazy explorer that gets it sealed up! I recall the tanks having several inches of oil sludge, which would be dangerous as they will release dangerous fumes, (I guess this blog led to somebody being told the get the entrances blocked off). Good luck! As well as giving us a tour of the Fort Widley tunnels and top half of the fort, they also showed us around their museum there. 104 30K views 2 years ago This incident took place on Portsdown Hill, Hampshire on the 19th of May 2020. Call +44 23 9229 0571 * or Request Details. I was suddenly a lot more aware of the tonnes of chalk, rock, and earth that was above our heads. Portsmouths naval history is a long & proud one which the residents of the city are constantly reminded of living in the shadow of Portsdown Hill. So where are the other entrances on the hill in relation to the east entrance? Getting to the fork in the road Want in on this adventure? A. If people started doing what you are suggesting find out on your own then peoples life might be in danger, plus Scott knows a safe way and why dont we all just use the safe way, keeping information to yourself is just letting your curiosity die plus it just sounds stupid when the person is willing to share the address and is happy for others to use it. * Calls to this number will be recorded for quality, compliance and training purposes. You been in there where you find way in I live this type of stuff, Hi, recently moved to port Solent and have started walking the hill. And went to the two big doors by tunnels. :/. Dravenrotharg@gmail.com if you can help please! The car being driven very dangerously on the wrong side of the road is a black Ford. Today a small depression Pretty tough stuff, would take a bit of work to get through. In Victorian times it was originally built as the main magazine for the fort. Portsdown Portsdown is a 69.1-hectare (171-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest on Portsdown Hill, on the northern outskirts of Portsmouth in Hampshire. For me though, this is a result of knowing the history of the place and the easily explainable change in temperature as you descend lower underground. 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