"The Needles" New Battery
"The Needles" new battery is a product of subsidence problems and concerns about the old battery. The main armanant composed of three BL 9.2 inch (233.7 mm) pieces and saw action during World War Two.
The battery today:
It is currently abandoned.
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: Flickr
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