Inaugurated in May 2025, the Mortar Block regained access after almost five months of work. Around ten volunteers devoted hundreds of hours to this restoration.
Fort tours, MEMORY 40-44 and support from the National Lottery helped fund the work.
A rebuilt entrance
The access staircase was completely rebuilt, restoring access to a previously hard-to-reach structure.
The cleared diamond ditch
More than ten cubic metres of rubble were removed from one of the three diamond ditches. The structure and thickness of the concrete and armour are now visible again.
Preserve and pass on
This restoration makes the site easier to understand and reflects the association’s commitment to preserving this heritage.
Take part in the fort’s projectsBased on David Possen’s publication for the association, dated 3 November 2025. Photos from the original article.