Our Journey to Grain Tower Battery

Grain Tower Battery, completed in 1855, situated offshore just east of the isle of Grain in Kent, England. Standing in the mouth of the River Medway.
Similar to the older east coast Martello Towers having a slight taper towards the top.

Externally granite blocks make up the tower walls while inside the construction is of red fired brick.

Modifications began in 1910 with quick firing guns replacing the original cannons.

High speed torpedo boats from France were to be targeted by Grain Tower Battery as they were likely to be attacking ships moored at Sheerness or Chatham.

The Medway boom crossing to sheerness fort was attached to the Tower and formed as an anchor point. Remains of this can be seen wrapped around the tower.

Further modifications in the First World War and entire additions including a barracks, new guns with range directors and a searchlight position were added during the Second World War.

Join me and my good friends, Ian & Chris from IKS Exploration as we prepare to venture across the causeway to this magnificent abandonment.

This is part Three of a mini series with @IKS-Exploration at the Isle of Grain.

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