We Found an ABANDONED Fort Hidden Away! An Oldschool Adventure!

[@Jetmh71]

Ya know what guys.....your channel...this vacant haven....is such an escape from the madness of the world right now... Thanks for your channel...your efforts and your content....very much appreciated 💗🙏💗

[@MrMonza666]

Couldn't agree more ❤

[@lrwwolf]

Well said! I couldn't have put it better. I feel the same!

[@JulieN01-01]

Long trek to see something that most will never see or appreciate. It's amazing how nature is reclaiming it. Thank you for bringing this piece of history to us. Stay safe.

[@marilynhemingway5219]

Oh yeah.

[@maz121able]

Just bloody awesome so loved this! Well done to all! Especially custard she is a star! Thank you ❤❤❤

[@VacantHaven]

She did well! Cheers Maz, hope you and Elsa have a good week

[@MrBobbalus]

I know that place. Went there regularly before the ballast belts started encroaching. It was never fenced off & it was never flooded. The ballast mob banked up the east ground level so they could pile shingle, so there was nowhere for the area to drain. It is a Napoleonic fort, but was also utilised in the 1st & 2nd World Wars as a barracks, a river defence & anti-aircraft position.

[@JerryEllenClary-zm2hp]

Thanks for info. I figured at least WW1 but Napoleonic wow. I am from US and love learning history. These guys are my favorite urbex explorers.

[@bobnoaks1977]

Terrific explore and beautiful countryside. Takes me back to my youth - I'm 82 now and still love Urbexing. Thanks for keeping them coming - your content just gets better and better. Take care guys.

[@mariedennis1193]

Thoroughly enjoyed this fab find, the entertainment you provide is great, little nervous for you all as some parts looked dangerous but loved it, lovely to see cu3tard with you and well done to her navigating her way around. 💕

[@SueMansfield-sd6gu]

Just watched. My Monday morning treat. Thank you. Loved it, what a treak though. Its amazing what is left over from the war. Ed is a true gentleman helping the girl over the fence. Love you all. Sue from Hampshire

[@paulvamos7319]

I saw IKS do that fort about a year or two ago and they wore waders to explore the ground level! Thank you for the explore, still the same except for there being more graffiti, still a wetlands! 😮 Gorgeous countryside! From Oklahoma, USA with love!❤

[@Randy-wp3bc]

The gangs all here minus Ned unfortunately. You guys are upping your game, had to work for it on this adventure. Can't get to the destination without the journey. Well done all. Love how nature reclaims the land. Cheers.

[@Thalbergfan1983]

When John fell over and said "watch the pothole" I imagined ray saying what pot hole and immediately falling in like Maggie Simpson and face planting lmao 🤣

[@stuartfletcher2378]

That was in good shape considering it was two hundred years old . You can't hold Mother Nature back she takes over and gets it all in the end . Thanks for the explore , a chance to see something that would have been impossible without the Vacant Haven crew . A big thank you to you all , you did a splendid job ,Till next time BIG LOVE , God Bless , Stuart in Canada ..

[@VacantHaven]

@stuartfletcher2378 thanks Stuart, it was well worth the trek to it! Glad you enjoyed this adventure 👍

[@williammartin933]

Only time I turn the TV off is for the 3 amigos lol

[@AngelHalliwell-o9y]

Thank you guys I loved it great to see something so old watching you guys is like having a history lesson thank you for showing how life was .a great Sunday again with you lot thank you see you next week 😊🤗

[@LousLifex]

Ahhh I needed more sad the videos over I mean that place was efin awesome!! 😮I can't believe it's just sitting there looking like that thanks again Vacanthaven 😎💓👍

[@nbwelsh]

Thanks! Great explore.

[@VacantHaven]

Wow thank you for the donation! Very kind! Glad you enjoyed that explore 😀👍👍

[@Keith-middleton70]

Oh yeah,Sunday night viewing is booked

[@debbiefigures9323]

Omg Alex getting the exercise in on this one 😂

[@VacantHaven]

@debbiefigures9323 I dread to think the amount of steps for this one!

[@phoenixfirebird5978]

Looks like the old abandoned fort in the small village I was born in, so will definitely be watching.

[@MarianneNelson-dv8kk]

Thank you to you all, that was awesome ❤

[@BaronFlyingClub]

Thanks for showing me around. The things around the gun emplacement window are like a curtain rails, the curtain is to stop sparks blowing back into the room after the gun is fired as it may Ignite the powder.

[@CameronMcCreary]

That fort is a very interesting find. Thanks guys for showing us this place.

[@Westfale08]

What an adventure! Thank you very much for this video🎉

[@VacantHaven]

@Westfale08 You're welcome as always! Well worth the 15 hour trek to get there 😉👍

[@natalieseichter6330]

That was really cool to see. Thanks for taking us all along. Much love to you all ❤😊

[@gaynor3976]

Hi Alex. Really enjoyed this explore with quite a few laughs. Love the saying 'follow Ed and your dead' lol. Good to see Steve and Ray along with you and Ed and John Bengle and the young lady. Was quite the trek but was worth seeing when you got there. Can always feel safe when you are carrying us up ladders and over walls and through tunnels. Brilliant video thanks Alex xxx

[@mariaziak7387]

Awesome group this week🎉 Cheers mate from Perth Australia 🇦🇺 👊

[@StevenHolloway-om5dy]

Great video! Loved the Safari!❤

[@christineSTEACY]

Thanks for the journey this was another tough one. I here in Michigan love watching your videos.❤❤❤❤

[@jimmime]

Wrong way in! Still great explore! 205 year old fort. I watched Steve's version yesterday.

[@VacantHaven]

@@jimmime We know that now! 😉👍

[@mathewbrown4085]

That looks fantastic😊

[@peterfowler9966]

Enjoyed that one.! With more of you, you could relax and have a laugh. Was like the unchartered games. Alex like a free runner and Old Ed the old pack hunter lol putting the others to shame.

[@jeanroberts5665]

Hi guys thank you so much for going to the old Fort I love this old times of wot went on in the war and old building and the history of it anyway thanks again ❤r

[@msuddaby9958]

carnt wait , sunday night viewing , stay safe guys

[@andrewmoore5628]

That was really great, great exploration, best on the internet!

[@Tottiegirl77]

That was a really cool place really good explore guys really enjoyed watching it 😊see you in the next one , have a good week stay safe ❤😊

[@victoriacarlisle4715]

Absolutely brilliant! Eddie sets the pace, good on him 😂❤

[@phoenixfirebird5978]

Yeah, I know where this is, was born near there...never went to the Fort myself, so enjoying!

[@jasonshull3106]

Love it. Thanks, JDS in AZ usa 😂. Unbearable heat! Come out to Arizona.40-45+ c for months

[@jasonshull3106]

@@MaryBradley-s3s Phoenix AZ, here . 115/120+ f. And I'm not even in the hottest place in AZ. 100+ at night for 2/3 months. Let's trade places. It might be fun?

[@charlesmcgarrigle3351]

Eddy and Alex proved pathfinders still exist, good stuff.

[@jwhitsta]

That was awesome. Amazing piece of history

[@carolali8851]

Getting in there was like solving a giant puzzle, well done. The surrounding dark water with the dead trees doesn't look very inviting. Looking at those very large rings in the wall you'd almost expect to see a set of shackles. Interesting place.

[@julieb5707]

Gosh some of things you guys get up 😂. I love places like this and the history. Good on Ed for being a gentleman aswel. Another great explore and thank you for doing it, because without you guys we’d never see stuff like this.

[@rockhoundingeasternwashing5308]

That was a great explore. Thanks! See ya next Sunday😊

[@melissabushill3005]

What a great explore. Love that you use the storror whistle, you know the intro. 👍😂

[@Paulus_Magnus]

There is an easier way in with less walking. There also used to be a scaffold type ladder to get down with a small boat on the flooded area. There is another fort nearby with accessible (when the tide is out) magazine rooms/tunnels underneath, still with winches in some. The gun placements still have the fittings present like this place too. There is also a small ww1 fort close by. Multiple other military sites within 10 miles too, some are well hidden and have period stuff still present.

[@traceydavis1912]

That was great guys love how pompeye always leads the way my hero ❤️ 😊

[@BeverleyKovacs]

Absolutely brill explore guys loved it 😊❤xxx

[@BlytheWorld1972]

I love old school ... cant wait to see this ...

[@janelovesy2399]

Sooo exciting !! I felt a bit panicked at times tho ! Many thanks guys !!

[@simonjohnson1585]

Great adventure👏🏻👏🏻thanks for sharing. All the best from Somerset 🍺🍺

[@Woody272]

I’m From Somerset first I thought it was Hinckley point C in the back ground 😅

[@donnawheeldon9880]

Brilliant guys thanks for another amazing Sunday video ❤❤❤

[@carolgreenwood6105]

Omg never follow ED as u say 😂an adventure to get to the adventure 😂funny it’s a good job u haven’t got to make a quick getaway 😂top vid guys x❤

[@stigg1im]

awesome what a place ,nice one guys

[@freeee1234]

Nice explore everyone fun to come along cheers 😊

[@robtpb]

Great explore guys. If you get a chance visit Hurst Castle in Milford, it’s a lot like this place, but in preserved condition.

[@Judamac]

Hi from 🇨🇦.What an amazing place .

[@aaronbirchnall6840]

What a video! Really enjoyed this one :)

[@helentucker6407]

Ohhhh....dangerous! What a place! 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@VK-dg5hl]

Excellent you are all so good ,You go to unusual places Ed is full of knowledge ,Al you are brilliant , So enjoyed it .

[@andrewphillips9123]

Another awesome video guys .

[@keeboha43]

Excellent Explore guys... 💚🤙🏼❤

[@jennifercartwright7278]

Great video Alex 💜 you gotta love Ed hes so funny 😂💜💜

[@JohnDeFronzo-g9v]

Awesome video enjoyed it allot

[@Leejames4080]

Great fort not far from me I’m from gravesend went there few years ago some good forts around kent nice work

[@teresapaskell5459]

Another great video 👍

[@DaphneHarrison-u6w]

Another brilliant episode.

[@Woody272]

Very much enjoyed that one

[@jezebelinhell33]

I think this explore was your best one yet!

[@RoyChivers]

Hi guys I'm in stitches watching you getting to your destination .

[@Thefatfoodiemcr]

Simpley awesome thanks

[@robertladue7647]

Brilliant.

[@gersonhay984]

I bet that was a long Day. Great work.

[@lindamartin8504]

Omg held my breath thru some of this glad you all got out ok

[@debbiefigures9323]

Awesome guys ❤

[@HooliganOutdoorsUK]

Great explore guys! 🤘🏻

[@OGRocker1]

👀👍 Till Then. ...Good morning from the American west coast ~Jekyll the Hyde.

[@ChrisSmith-qq4mv]

Toronto 💕 itttt well done ✅😊😂❤ daylight singing Hills off 🎵🎶 music

[@COPPER71]

those cone shaped positions were probably mortor pits that held a mortor cannon. the large iron cylinder was most likely the bottom of the main guns turret and was used to turn the gun possibly by hand like a capstan winch. the rings in the wall by the railway were used to pull the cannon back in to extend the barrel out the window after firing and reload, this was also done by hand much like a ships cannon

[@camsterbunny]

Another brilliant fortification captured for the archives .., soon i fear most of it will be under water if them diggers dont stop removing the mud from around it ...!? love the old forts cheers for another explore ...., EAR MoOSH Lo0k at this !!!! ......Tell Pompeys proper Pompey ? ?!!..

[@hazelduerdoth4333]

Penguin ED 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 omg if one of you had fallen in I think I would of died laughing 🤣🤣

[@wyldstallyn2016]

in Canada we had Takeshis castle but it was called MXC most extreme elimination challenge. It was dubbed over with lots of profanity and innuendo and they cut the footage differently. amazing show, strongly recommend you check it out. the "safety fluid" (water) was donated by some hilarious disgusting source each time like medical waste or farm runnoff. Those pipes over the ditch was straight out of that show. awesome reference

[@PhoenixTorch]

You really took the long way to get into Cliffe Fort. Bring some waders/ abseiling gear next time for the underground bits at low tide.

[@donnasilver940]

Nice water.I love water scenes.

[@kittymisshello]

Nice one , thanks to everyone who risk their lives white all the snake's !! ❤

[@VacantHaven]

@@kittymisshello and risk our lives with the stinging nettles 🤣👍

[@si2546]

Bloody hell guys!!! Be carefull.... I work in a quarry it's really really bad

[@AdrianWilkinson-e2p]

The torpedo can be seen in the Royal Engineers Museum in Chatham. Saw it about 15 years ago, so it should still be there.

[@patwagner3694]

😮That place looks so dangerous, especially for the kids who hang out there, but I wonder if the water would be a good place for magnet fishing.

[@Khurbanx]

This is one my local forts ( there a few around here ) , it such a cool little one , I know the water level is dropping though so maybe one day it it drop , I walked up to it recently via the old route going past the kilms , it's best to do at night after they shut (: good place thou

[@spgranorthiam123]

in the 60s they stripped all the metal out, there was thought of preserving them as ancient monuments, one on Grain was demolish and buried, the one at Graveend went the same way,

[@donnawheeldon9880]

I was just thinking Mario when you guys was jumping across 😅 but bluddy hell be safe ❤

[@plazmascorpion]

Some of the looks of this fort look similar to coalhouse fort in East Tilbury Essex maybe you should visit that fort as well and if I remember this fort is opposite coalhouse fort across the water plus coalhouse fort is easier to get to, and it’s in better condition.

[@donnasilver940]

I enjoyed this

[@gogz2693]

Seems to have determined quite allot since I was there around 15 years ago especially the living quarters roof

[@tomthumb6824]

That first structure you and Steve first looked at with four sectors is the remains of a cement kiln.

[@autobahnproven]

Yeah, back to old-school military facilities! 👍

[@malcolmclarke1016]

Amazing fort to explore. Those things that you thought were mounds, they would have been used as machine gun posts during the second world war. They would have been positioned near anti aircraft guns.

[@davidarmitage2103]

48:03 there is a evp saying something about electrical

[@J1M99]

Random round thing in the ceiling probably a raising point for a large gun replacement, 2nd ww retrofit guns would raise fire then drop reload and raise and fire again

[@MumMatthews-v8b]

Loved the vlog guys miss Ned ☹️

[@nbwelsh]

Great explore. Bit painful watching Steve climb at times.🍻🇨🇦

[@ewinder]

A long walk in and a long walk back!