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New: 09.04.2008 Truleigh Hill Rotor Station, Sussex The ROTOR network succeeded the Second World War radar system, providing the UK with a much needed advanced detection system. The Soviet nuclear programme was much further advanced than the West realised, and the first Soviet nuclear test in May 1949 confirmed that the Soviet Union was now a nuclear power. 10.03.2008 Llanberis Ammo Store, Wales A disused slate quarry near Llanberis in North Wales proved to be an ideal site for use as an ammunition store, and at the outbreak of World War II the site was procured for the storage of bombs. The quarry was ideal as it already had deep pits in place, all linked by connecting tunnels. Rails already ran into the lower levels, making deliveries to the ammo store much easier and quicker, and electric lifts moved bombs from the lower level upwards. 03.03.2008 HMS Wildfire, Medway HMS Wildfire is a complex of tunnels 100 feet below ground in Gillingham, Kent. The tunnels were dug in 1937 by Welsh miners; they served as the communication headquarters for the Commander in Chief, the Nore. The Nore Command stretched from the Sussex coast to Yorkshire. 18.11.2008 HMS Fervent, Ramsgate This naval reserve was used before the war for the Contraband Control Service and was commissioned as a shore base in October 1939. With the advent of war and the new role for HMS Fervent. 18.11.2008 Gorge Casemates, Dover The Gorge was the name given to the ditch that ran past the Main Eastern Entrance to the Citadel between the North and South Lines. The Gorge Casemates were built by 1816, although like much of the rest of the Western Heights. 15.11.2007 School Air Raid Shelter, Dover The British Government watched Germany’s capacity to wage war increase rapidly throughout the 1930’s and fully expected the Luftwaffe to begin bombing Britain’s cities at a very early stage. This would put large numbers of civilians directly in danger. 07.11.2007: Dymchurch Redoubt Built in 1805, Dymchurch Redoubt forms one end of the Martello Tower system and was originally armed with eleven 24-pounder guns. The Redoubt is circular in shape and is 220ft across. The interior casemates surrounding the central parade are parabolic in design, typical of the 1805 period.....Read More 19.10.2007: Canterbury BHQ Built by the 171 tunnelling company of the Royal Engineers in World War Two as part of the preparations in 1940. Other similar bases were also established at Reigate, Tunbridge Wells and Sarre. The complex consists of two parallel stairways leading to the collapsed sections of the complex. Even in the construction of the site the 171 Tunnelling Coy come into many difficulties. You can read the reports below...Read More 19.10.2007: Epping Eemergency Centre The blockhouse was built for use as the fighter sector operations block, it is shaped as an “L” and painted light green. In 1986 the blockhouse was partially rebuilt and converted into the Epping Forest District Council Emergency Centre.....Read More 19.10.2007: Fletcher Battery Fletcher Battery in Eastchurch was built in 1917 to work with Barton’s Point battery, their job was to protect Sheerness Dockyard from attack. It held two 9.2” breechloader guns in barbetted mountings, these were brought from Slough Fort at Allhallows. These emplacements are in good condition as is the observation post and magazine....Read More Search The Site	Undergroundkent Is... A site dedicated to the many underground features that can be found not just in Kent but in other areas. They are mostly military fortifications that have been built over the last three centuries, but other features that included tunnels can also be found here. All sites are man made, or in the case of mines, heavily influenced by industrial usage. The aim is to provide a glimpse into the rarely seen and often ignored world that exists beneath our feet. Here you will find information on tunnels in Dover, Medway, Sheppey, Thanet, Grain and other areas. Last updated: 09.04.2008 What we are about: Information about historic sites. The chance to see inside places not normally seen. A friendly, inviting, helpful forum. Insight to how people coped, lived, and fought during the wars. Truleigh Hill R2 CHEL Rotar Radar Station Latest updates Truleigh Hill New 09/04/08 Llanberis Ammo Store, Wales New 10/03/08 HMS Wildfire New 03/03/08 HMS Fervent, Ramsgate New 18/01/08 Citadel - Gorge Casemate, Dover New 18/01/08 School Air Raid Shelter, Dover New 15/11/07 Dymchurch Redoubt New 07/11/07 Copyright © 2002-2008 Undergroundkent Open Day 2008 Drop Redoubt, Dover Click here to see the Drop Redoubt Western Heights Preservation Society will once again be opening the Drop Redoubt to the public on Saturday May 31^st and Sunday June 1^st. Visitors will be able to walk around the site at their own pace and leisure; marshals will be on hand around the fort to answer any questions you may have. For those who prefer a tour, guided tours will be available, but places are very limited, so book early! New for 2008 - the gun rooms facing down the East Ditch will be open to the public for the first time. The First Footguards will be joining us again, with their excellent and very popular musket and drilling displays. A walk down the hill will take visitors to the Grand Shaft, a triple staircase linking the top of the hill with Snargate Street below. The Grand Shaft will be open during the weekend for those who are interested in taking a look at this marvellous piece of engineering. Fascinating pictures and plans of the Citadel will also be on display, giving visitors a clearer view of just how impressive and immense the Western Heights is.
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