Harwich Redoubt Fort, Essex
Harwich was one of the most important launch sites for the D Day landings. It's walls are filled with the memories of thousands of soldiers who never returned home. Are you ready to discover the secrets of the amazing Harwich Redoubt Fort?
History
Harwich Redoubt Fort was built in 1808 to defend the port of Harwich from a possible Napoleonic invasion. Eleven guns sit on its battlements, and in times of seige the eighteen casements below could hold up to 300 troops.
Due to its strategic importance, the fort was constantly modernised from the time it was constructed until the late nineteenth century. Despite this, the guns located at the fort were never fired in a defensive manner. From the beginning of the twentieth century its importance began to significantly decline due to the construction of the Beacon Hill Battery further along the coast.
The fort had a dual purpose during the Second World War when its rooms were used as prision cells for British troops awaiting trial. In many of the rooms the graffiti left by the prisioners can still be seen.
Following the end of the Second World War the fort fell in to the hands of the British Civil Defence Authority and remained under their stewardship until it was disbanded and formally retired from military service.
Paranormal
Harwich Redoubt Fort is one of those rare locations which, despite being on the 'paranormal circuit', has not been over investigated. Those groups which have made the trip have not been disappointed. Reported phenomena includes:
* the sound of unexplained footsteps
* apparitions seen through many windows.
* unexplained experiences in many of the casements, including hot and cold spots, physical touching and noises
* the ghost of a headless soldier is said to walk the grounds.
Location & Booking Information
DATES AVAILABLE: 22nd October 2011
TIME : 8.00 pm to 4.00 am
COST : £30.00 per person
If you would like to reserve tickets for this event, please email bookings@tricornparanormal.com with the following information:
Your name
The date for which you are booking
The number of tickets you require (along with the names of the other people attending)
A contact telephone number
We will contact you within 24 hours of receipt of your email with further booking information.