Abandoned GRAIN TOWER Sea Fort, Isle of Grain, Medway Kent.

The Grain Tower Battery was built to stand like a concrete guardian stationed just off the shore of the Isle of Grain. It’s the last-built example of this particular type of gun tower, thanks to rapidly advancing technological improvements. By the time the tower was completed in 1855, newer rifled muzzle loaders had rendered it all but obsolete. It was soon repurposed as a communications tower. The tower was briefly used during World War I and again during World War II. However, it was decommissioned in 1956, just over a century after it was opened. Now, the tower’s future remains uncertain. It’s been in private hands since 2005, but as of yet no one has done anything with it so it just stands within the water, unused and largely isolated from the shore. For a detailed account of the history and layout of Grain Tower please take a look here.. https://www.subbrit.org.uk/sites/grai... If you've enjoyed this video please give it a like and consider subscribing to our channel with new videos uploaded most Sunday afternoons.. We can also be found on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! If you would like to help our channel continue to grow and improve you can donate the price of a coffee by following one of the links below, which is always very much appreciated and helps immensely.. https://ko-fi.com/exploringwithemandstu https://www.buymeacoffee.com/emandstu Or if you'd like access to weekly, exclusive and behind the scene content you can become a Patreon for just £3 a month by clicking here..   / exploringwithemandstu   We are always incredibly grateful for any support given however small and will thank you with a special mention at the end of our videos. Thanks for watching 😊