Fort Crosby,Crosby Point Battery,Underground Artillery Ruins,World War 2 Defences - Merseyside -
Crosby Battery, also known as Crosby Point Battery and Fort Crosby, was an artillery battery situated between Crosby and Hightown in Lancashire, United Kingdom. The battery was used for port defence and anti-aircraft defence during WWII.Until 1928 Crosby Battery worked in conjunction with the nearby Seaforth Battery.
Crosby Battery was built on the sand dunes north of Crosby between March 1906 and October 1907.The structure came with three gun emplacements, which were 40 yards (37 m) apart, with ammunition kept underneath the positions. The original complement of guns were two 6 inches (150 mm) breech-loading Mark VII guns,which were the same as those installed at nearby Fort Perch Rock, on the opposite side of the mouth of the River Mersey. Behind the positions were two barracks and soldiers' quarters. Around the battery was an observation post, a signal station, an officers' hut, caretaker's accommodation, a bath house, a workshop. An engine room, with coastal spotlights, was built later. The battery was given the designation S0011771.
The battery was the headquarters for the Lancashire and Cheshire Heavy Brigade, Royal Artillery (TF).[4] On the outbreak of the First World War Fort Crosby, Seaforth Battery and Fort Perch Rock were responsible for the defence of the River Mersey. By the Second World War the defences of the Mersey comprised two 6-inch guns at Crosby Battery and two 6-inch guns at Fort Perch Rock. Fort Crosby received a naval 4-inch Breech loading (BL) gun, which was mounted on the right flank of the battery.
After the Second World War, the Territorial Army used the area, until 1954. The base was subsequently closed in 1957 on the dissolution of coast artillery in the United Kingdom announced in 1956.
After permission was given for a housing development at Hightown, the Ministry of Defence sold the battery, in 1963, including 417 acres (169 hectares) of foreshore.Many of the buildings were demolished, following this, in 1967. However, the site of the battery still exists, adjacent to the West Lancashire Golf Course. As of 2020, the site still consists of the stone gun emplacements, but the area where the barracks and operational buildings has now been cleared. This area is noticeable from the surrounding areas however, as a flat clearing amongst the dunes. As of 2020, no plaques, plinths or signage exist to commemorate the Fort.
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When I was 13 circa 1956-7 I used to visit the fort very early on Sunday mornings. 5am - 7am. I remember the gun placements and a long main street ( like in cowboy films) with buildings on either side. This was just after the battery had closed down. It was still in good condition when I was there. I remember bringing home and huge ledger book ( empty) which I used as a scrapbook for my interest in sport- cricket and football. I only put this in my recycling bin two months ago. Going against all my hoarding instincts. Fort Crosby was a delight for a young teenager.
Spent my early teenage years here every weekend. “The bombies” we call it. Fond memories.
Great explore, very trippy artwork there!
Look in the Crosby Herald archives from a date in circa 1965, when they demolished the gun emplacements. It was scheduled for 12 noon one Sunday, they had the area cordoned off.
Our last dog was terrified of that bunker. He'd go near all the others. He'd stand on their concrete roofs, but he wouldn't go near that one for some reason. It absolutely terrified him. We took him past it many times over the years and he had the same reaction every single time. I wonder what vibe he was picking up?
Used to come here fairly often years ago, as a teenager with my then girlfriend and other friends. I believe it was called, ‘the rave caves’ - she called it that anyway!
Love it mate one of best video you have done keep it up and research you done on place top man
This video is ace! I live in Crosby. Often have shone a torch inside these shelters but never had the guts to go inside. Would love for you to do a video on the others. Absolutely amazing I had no idea they were so deep and went so far back. Definitely been a fair few parties in those places with the decor, lights and empty drinks everywhere!
Incredible Art work Thanks mate, thanks Tommy for shsring!
I last went there in 2018 and the same art work was there then. I got in just after someone had had a party. There was a beer keg outside and an uneaten birthday cake inside. As a kid I used to play in the battery a lot. It was a lot more exposed then. One of these days I am going to take a tape measure with me and map out the building you can get into them mark it out on the surface with construction marking paint. I would also like to try and dig into one of the others. up for it?
Great video. It's always brilliant to be able to explore war related structures. Some very impressive graffiti in this one. Pitty about the rubbish everywhere, although that seems to be the norm at these places. Enjoyed this video.
Been past loads of times and knew nothing. What are those slats in the walls that look like windows? Glad you went slow in the end for a look round coz the camera was darting about
Lights were from when they had a rave in there few years ago
Is there any danger the place would collapse?
That was brill Loved that dark creepy music .who was it ?
They was dug out for it u used to have to crawl to get in there
Hole was from a bomb 💣
Pity about the unnecessary foul language