The other one is supposed to run from Fort Purbrook to Purbrook The Wymering Tunnel Shelter and the London Road Tunnel Shelter had a combined length of 1.8 miles. would welcome any contributions that would conclusively prove it Hello mate where abouts are the entrances could you show me and a couple of mates we been trying to find them no luck. As we walked down into the tunnels, descending ever deeper into the ground, we saw several carvings in chalk walls, some of which were more modern than others. Did you find it? Winchester Hi, i live locally and wondered how to get access and where? Scott any chance to can get in touch? I live local and would really like to see it. samuelkelly14@gmail.com. But when I was in my teens, some friends and I decided to Paid a visit last night with the missus. Id been wanting to explore these two, Read More Holton Heaths Anti-Aircraft Gun TowersContinue, Watkins and Williams American soldiers in the new forest with, Read More Can You Help Identify these American GIs in the New Forest During WW2?Continue, There is so much World War 2 heritage and history in the Totton and Ashurst areas of Southampton that I felt they deserved a bit, Read More Totton Air Raid Shelters + Ashurst, Calmore, & Eling WW2 HistoryContinue, In Spring of 1944, the New Forest airfields were teeming with RAF and USAAF fighter bombers in preparation for D-Day. These gorge buildings protected the southern face and the entrance from direct manual attack. true local legends. in the ground marks this site. email me] is supposed to pass to haunt the manor when there is a honeymoon couple The best job I had. East of Thanks, As we reached the west caponier, the tunnel opened up into a larger room with a high ceiling. what were metal doors with "MOD Property - Do Not Enter" metal signs on, lived in Paulsgrove from when the estate was first built, that they would I know you might not give an exact location of these other 2 entrances you know about but are they far from the 2 main bottom doors? As we descended further into the tunnels we started to feel the temperature drop and get colder. We are in desperate need of a Secretary who will be the central point of contact. It was then used by a number of units before housing members of the Royal Corps of Signals and Auxiliary Territorial Service supporting the navy command at Fort Southwick. Hello, I live locally and would like to know if theres any other entrances, please drop me an email Id be very grateful. Registered Charity No 284744, Hampshire Genealogical Society, 2023 | Site by Wizbit, Palmerstons Folly The Story of Portsmouths Forts. Service Maintenance for a while and visited just about every underground I went up there today and both entrances are sealed shut, but there were some other areas very close to the main entrance where the floor has been pulled up etc, are these the other entrances youre talking about, because Im struggling here guys haha. The two south entrances are welded and the only north entrance I found next to Fort Southwick is blocked with concrete. For more information, contact Fine and . Wondered for a long time how to get in there, Any update on this, would very much like to get in to have a look about. Jason Suthers. The site was wound down at the end of the decade before becoming another communication focal point during the Suez Crisis. There is a vent shaft in Browning Avenue, Portchester but this has a metal fence in front of it and would only be accessible if you had something to cut through concrete and rebar. Call +44 23 9229 0571 * or Request Details. Fort Southwick, completed in 1870, was the only hill fort used by the armed forces. inside the tunnels. Portsdown Hill gives anyone (for free) the most amazing 360degree view of the area. Mr Hunt's fascination began with a childhood day out on Portsdown Hill, and was cemented when he came across a tunnel entrance. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. A copy of [], The Hampshire Genealogical Society requires your help. Offers are being invited in excess of 1m (EPC Band C). A. vibrations what I thought was outside, but considering it was in the The ridge offers good views to the south over Portsmouth, the Solent, Hayling Island and Gosport, with the Isle of Wight beyond. Dirtbiker1@hotmail.com. Underneath the busy urban landscape you can find winding tunnels and cavernous shelters which have long been the subject of fascination for amateur historians and urban explorers. The thing that sticks in my head the most walking around the Portsdown fuel bunker was the sheer feeling of infinity when looking down the entrance shafts with no end in sight. The coastal locations of the, Read More The Heroic Wartime Actions of Patrick Dumbo Taylor Who Crashed Near Blackfield & FawleyContinue. I found the 4th entrance but its been filled with a massive block of concrete, Shame to see it in the state its in we went in a few years ago now when it was in really good state I still have photos, I live in the area so always been interesting to me I remember going up the big ramp where the shed was and seeing urbex spray painted near the upper level bunker. 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. is an aerial photograph east of Fort Purbrook taken in 1969 when During a few visits to the site, we managed to see the entire place. That was it, I was hooked. The most important of these is usually a will, which lists the deceaseds property and outlines who it has [], The Hampshire Genealogical Society requires your help. Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 6AN. Tunnels. Fort Purbrook, completed in 1870, was occupied by the Army until 1925. have been un-necessary. The highest point of the hill lies within Fort Southwick at 131m above sea level. Take the exit sign posted for Gosport and Fareham. This is the sight that greeted us as the door was opened. AsMinute Taker you will work with the Chairman to produce the agendas. Ugh! Went here recently, can confirm that the two southern entrances are still tightly secured with huge metal doors with metal wire crates filled with small rocks to block access to the doors. Fort Nelson was completed in 1871, it was so named because of its proximity to Nelsons monument a pillar erected after the battle of Trafalgar in memory of Lord Nelson. Sussex Street Endless walking and feeling like youre getting nowhere. tracy hurley vince clarke. The sludge meant that they were unsuitable for alternative use. If you found a way, or anyone has, please let me know! The Navy used it for radar in 1947, and a Navigational School until 1968. Ghostly residents include a man said to be a sergeant-major who enjoys whistling while haunting the fort. location there - I never found any evidence to support these ideas. underlying ground. Regards and keep up with this very interesting and local They face inland, which to some people looks the wrong way. centre. After spending a few minutes recording the carvings in the chalk tunnel walls, we continued downwards, following a sign that told us we were heading towards the west caponier. Have found the two entrances at the end of Hillsley Road on Google Earth, the door that I came across was in a compound at the end of a road accessed from James Callahan Drive, is this a fuel bunker tunnel or a random were time tunnel? here. Say no more. The Barrack block walls were 4 5 feet thick with a thick reinforced concrete roof. Image of cow and pillbox taken at Taddiford Gap in Hampshire by Mel Port. Please can you tell me where to find the entrances! Fort Purbrook - SU682065. Been up today, 1 entrance is open. In 1953, this area was converted into the bunker and was planned to be used in the event of an Atom bomb falling.. Part of the nationwide Cold War measures put in place around the UK at this time. Maryeverley6@gmail.com. Annoyingly I wasnt as inquisitive as I am today and And even if people cant be bothered to search for that, a good old fashioned walk on Portsdown Hill will uncover this mystery in no time at all. From the west Caponier an underground gallery leads back to the spiral stairs and then southwards towards the barracks. Hi can you tell me where the other entrance is please At Hilsea Lines the moat was widened and walls strengthened. 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! The road is currently closed in both directions, between the junctions with Farlington Avenue and Crookhorn Lane. archaeologist, in a tumulus during excavations on Portsdown Hill near It looks stronger than it is. tunnels, is probably more entrenched as a local legend than the one above. Dravenrotharg@gmail.com if you can help please! Totton Air Raid Shelters + Ashurst, Calmore, & Eling WW2 History, The Heroic Wartime Actions of Patrick Dumbo Taylor Who Crashed Near Blackfield & Fawley, How These Local Fields of Green Played a Huge Role in WW2, The German underground hospital tunnels in Jersey. North entrance was blocked and tried to look for this 4th entrance but no luck. Checked the main tunnels but couldnt get in. The fort was leased to Portsmouth City Council in 1961 and was sold outright to the council in 1972. Since then the fence holes have been addressed. Portsdown Hill Rd. The site was uncovered by contractors during a period of My first ever visit to the fuel bunker that entrance was open, while its interesting its a bit of a let down in comparison to the rest of the site. Something went wrong, please try again later. Rather than white-washed brick walls, the tunnel was now bare chalk. There was also signage describing one of the lower level rooms as a flanking gallery. We also saw another locked door behind which we were told Hampshire Fire & Rescue Service have conducted training in the past. * Calls to this number will be recorded for quality, compliance and training purposes. 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. There is more than one entrance/exit to the fuel bunker. Portsdown Hill provides magnificent views over Portsmouth and beyond. Would do but not local, never been there and a long way to go and fail. During the Second World War it was modified to provide more accommodation. The carvings were names etched into the walls, some dates, and some rudimentary attempts at pictures. generated a No doubt someone will and will be available to explore again. Wymering Manor is supposed to be connect to The barrack block walls were 4 - 5 feet thick with a thick reinforced concrete roof. I may still have some plans from the report I prepared back then. thanks to David Moore of the Palmerston I can confirm the entrance is blocked with a full wall of concrete. Suggest edits to improve what we show. felt like a fleet of armoured tanks rolling past, quite a lot of us was been proposed: Countermine gallery, where access was the bed of the ditch at the front of Fort Nelson (the North side) is a Tunnel 51 was the subject of multiple patents. "My mum then finalised the whole deal by telling me stories of how she sheltered from the blitz during World War Two by taking refuge in the Wymering Deep Tunnel Shelter. 2021 to 2023 New Forest & Hampshire Wartime Association, Sway Airfield: The WW2 Emergency Landing Ground (ELG) / Decoy Site. Did a New Forest Coven of Witches Help Stop the German Invasion? Portsdown Technology Park is a Centre of Excellence in Maritime Mission Systems and hopes to attract occupiers across the Maritime, Technology, Security and Defence sectors, offering opportunities to work alongside QinetiQ and their partners in this outstanding environment. The North Compound and Top Entrance sit on top of Portsdown Hill while the Main Access & Access tunnels are cut in to the southern side of it. There are 9 tanks as I recall 7 are 700 feet long with 2 shorter ones. I went to the top left one on top of hill. and I never even saw the security guard come out or disappear from where A snip here, and a bit there but never any full accounts. I was a choirboy at the above church and we were allowed access to the cellar of the vicarage at weekends as there was a snooker table, dartboard, and table tennis table we could use. They then found a new lease of life in World War Two, when they became the communications "nerve centre" for the Underground Headquarters and Operation Overlord - the invasion of Normandy. There was one very poignant carving though, and you can see that below. The There is a local legend that tunnels lead from HM Naval base Portsmouth to the Victorian forts on Portsdown and even to the Sea Forts in the Solent. | the next day?. The Fort Widley tunnels date from the 19thcentury, rather than being a more modern Second World War addition like the Fort Southwick ones are. The hike from the parking lot to Rays Hill Tunnel is a gentle uphill walk. This feature Reports; Images; Videos; Map; Written by Nick Catford on 01 August 1989. 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. The ridge offers good views to the south over Portsmouth, the Solent, Hayling Island and Gosport, with the Isle of Wight beyond. Took a look up there this evening. The southern face and entrance was protected from direct manual attack by these gorge buildings. Seeing the sign helped orientate me, as it meant that we were going to follow the tunnel until it popped out in the moat further down the hill that Fort Widley was built upon. I would like to give a big thank you to Nick and Chris at the Pompey Pals charity who kindly invited us down for the morning in November, 2021. Where is this entrance. The secret Fort Widley bunker room that sits behind this locked door was Portsmouths Civil Defence Control. | This is typical when you do a subterranean explore, so was not at all unexpected. Her diary entries were never meant to record the war [], Trial Saturday opening Hampshire Record Office are having a trial Saturday opening on SATURDAY 22nd October 2022. tanker lorries using it on several occasions when I was young. In-fill, covering a fault in the Route Number. To ensure nobody is found dead in them. Portsmouth from Portsdown Hill - 1949 and 2021. It is in fact a firing step used for rifle The walls were no longer dug out tunnels, but instead a red brick structure, and part of the main fort architecture itself. The Portsmouth Papers, published by Portsmouth City Council. It still has the same quality and security as our other paddocks and is fully enclosed with 6ft high fences, these include an extra layer of fine fencing around the bottom so no smaller dogs can escape underneath. The highest point of the hill lies within Fort Southwick at 131m above sea level. The forts remained the property of the War Department until 1920 when the Admiralty took over some of them. Its also these people who go equipped with an iPhone torch & dressed in t-shirt and shorts. An FFP3 mask will not protect you if there are toxic fumes or a lack of oxygen. One of a series of forts built for the defence of Portsmouth against landward attacks in the 1860s and known as Palmerston's Follies as they were never used defensively. and of course locked, what I can remember is the doors were fixed on Wymering even DTC. Read More How These Local Fields of Green Played a Huge Role in WW2Continue. Image 1. Went today and all four entrances are sealed. The most amazing view you will find. Theres plenty of information online. For over 45 years, Portsdown Technology Park (PTP) has integrated and tested complex combat and communications equipment and software for all Royal Navy warships prior to their deployment at sea. Magicward@hotmail.co.uk, Yes I know of a way in that has been forgotten, Went to site last Tuesday 24-10-17, all four entrances still sealed, Entrance is now fully sealed up with concrete and a steel beams unfortunately. But what this change in temperature did do was change the conversation over to reports of hauntings. bushes and grass. People will have the chance to explore the haunted tunnels below Portsdown Hill (Image: Creative Commons / Simon Burchell) A ghost hunting experience full of haunting spirits and dark history is being held next week in Portsmouth. this. You can easily imagine how cold it would be during winter, particularly with the open windows from the flanking gallery. If Portsmouth was attacked from the north, none of the existing fortifications would protect the dockyard and harbour against bombardment from Portsdown Hill. However, there is absolutely no documentary or material evidence to support Ten lives were lost to cave-ins before the tunnel was even completed. We went down last Sunday and no way in. Keep checking. The highest point of the hill lies within Fort Southwick at 131m above sea level. If you rotate that map 90 and just overlay it, itll all become very clear. is also no evidence of tunnels, either physical or on plans, at the forts Also, improvements to the fabric of the Square Tower, Kings Bastion, Point Battery, Southsea Castle, Lumps Fort and Fort Cumberland were undertaken. Click link Found the entrances on the south slope, all sealed up. RF E5TNY5 - Entrance to Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, UK; part of the Royal Armouries. Where are the other 2, are they on the north slope of the hill? domed feature which looks suspiciously like the roof of a vaulted tunnel. Hi Johnny This included: Isle of Wight and Needles passage, the recently rebuilt Hurst Castle, and the four Solent Forts Spitbank, St. Helens, Horse Sand and No Mans Land. Whilst it was tempting to do so, we didnt climb the spiral staircase. putting graffiti everywhere as it is either chalk and flint everywhere On the south side, two storey accommodation was living quarters for about 250 men, there were also married quarters for twelve soldiers. Get Involved. Its not unknown for explorers to revisit a site several times until it becomes a successful visit. The forts on Portsdown Hill were built as a result of the 1859 Royal Commission, as part of a series of fortifications built to defend Portsmouth and its dockyard (which is 8 kilometres away) from a possible attack from inland, as the development of rifled gun barrels made it possible for an invading army to land elsewhere, circle around to the Excelsior Tunnel. armament depots, and there is also a entrance to the tunnel via a ladder I dont believe in ghosts, but there have been reported sightings of ghosts and spooky goings on here. Went down there myself a few days ago to see the damage and it looks like a pretty substantial concrete wall. Any way you can send me coordinates please? Portsdown Hill is a long chalk ridge in Hampshire, England. Our locations Headquarters Porton Down Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 0JQ (Alternative postcode for some sat-nav systems: SP4 0JG) Email centralenquiries@dstl.gov.uk Central enquiries 01980 950000 Dstl. I used to live in Hillsley Road, when Portsmouth Housing Association had This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Find Young Men's Christian Association Of Singapore (YMCA) Car Parking Charges and Timings in Singapore, covering major Shopping Malls, Office Buildings and Hotels. He said: "I accidentally stumbled across a tunnel entrance which I managed to identify 40 years later as a NATO Commcen. Roundabout ahead, roundabout left 1 st exit. Did you get sent any information on entrances to the bunker? Also visited here recently, wasn't expecting much as heard these weren't accessible anymore, but gave it a go nonetheless. Your email address will not be published. Starting at a junction with Portchester Road, Downend Road initially formed the boundary of Downend House and the land to the west, now given to the housing area of The Ridgeway. a few dead ends, some were just a un-finished tunnel with a chalk face, slightly and with the use of a torch we tried to see what was inside. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. 1 of 24. THE EARLY HISTORY. having also gone to Purbrook Park school I have a few comments. Id take a closer look at aerial maps if I were you, sounds like you were close! ground floor of Trinidad House and I was frequently woken by noises and Now located all 4. We were then invited to continue walking into the tunnels. The bunkers were designed to provide a bombproof Royal Navy fuel oil reservoir to serve the fleet at the Portsmouth Naval Base. Both tunnels have nine recesses with winch gear and (inaccessible) ladders, one assumes to get to an inspection platform on the storage tanks. The ww2 bunker and radio station, Went today, it is still accessible via the other entrance and seems like the flooding may have subsided? Perhaps the best-known setup is that which exists beneath Fort Southwick, one of several forts built on Portsdown Hill to defend the overland approach to Portsmouth's naval base. hearing these noises. Perhaps that says more about my physical fitness? Good luck! On October 2, 1925, while the tunnel was undergoing repairs, a locomotive pulling 10 flat cars entered the tunnel heading west. Hampshire Fire Brigade going to the end of the service road where you The I have no idea how much 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. After a good few minutes of stamping Gaz M. You have found one of the entrance tunnels to the fuel bunker. Sitemap King George VI was among the visitors who attended to look at how the D-Day invasion was plotted, with a historic photo capturing him in the "TURCO" operations room (TURCO stood for "Turnround Control" and was responsible for plotting the deployment of the invasion fleet and turning them round for return to Britain). there) . ("South Seas"), HM Naval Base and the Our journey into the Fort Widley tunnels began in the Pompey Pals Museum where the curators gave us a fantastic talk on Portsmouths First and Second World War history. P.s Im a very good climber. Is there still an entrance in by the pump room? As an electrical Cornwall. It is running north This last section of the gallery is brick lined; the main magazine opens off its west side about half way between the spiral stairs and the barracks. We were still only a couple of minutes into the tunnels at this point, and saw another tunnel that branched off the main track, returning back onto the main tunnel in a loop. Probate records are official court documents concerning the settlement of a persons estate after they die. Explores the tunnels, shelters and caves on Portsdown Hill Portsmouth Good luck though If you do head up that way, let us know if its unblocked! 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. Along with Southwick House at HMS Dryad, it was used as D Day Headquarters. It also makes photography somewhat difficult, not wanting to get our kit covered in oil and the blackness soaking up the torchlight I got a really awful set of photos from down there! We thought we had found another entrance right next to Fort Southwick but evidently this has nothing to do with the fuel lines as the entrance was just a room was 2 huge black pipes that seemed to serve no purpose. Driving Test Centre. Ive been walking around trying to find one but just cant seem to! 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