Maunsell forts

Abandoned WWII Maunsell Forts. Since 2003, Project Redsands has been working on their preservation for the future. More info: www.project-redsand.com/project.htm en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maunsell_Forts

The huge metal Maunsell gun towers - also known as Red Sands - were constructed in 1943 during the Second World War to help defend the UK from the German navy and Luftwaffe.

Redsands - Thames estuary Maunsell Fort

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