Originally constructed
during the Victorian era, St. Martin's Battery was extensively rebuilt
and updated during the Second World War. At the rear of the gun
positions the Victorian brickwork is still clearly visible, along with
the contemporary expense magazines. Directly behind the battery is the
deep shelter. This was constructed originally as a main magazine to
supply the battery guns, but was extensively lengthened during the war
to become a deep shelter.
The deep shelter is now in poor condition, many parts having suffered
from smoke damage and collapse. To see the full size
pictures, right click than click on go full screen.
Access is now not
possible.