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Fort Amherst is probably one of the best surviving examples of Georgian military architecture. The
main underground tunnel system was built between 1776 and 1805 and links many areas of the fort. The protection offered by the tunnel system led to their use during WW II as the local Civil Defence HQ.
The site was purchased from the Ministry of Defence by the Fort Amherst & Lines Trust in 1980 and
opened to the public a couple of years later. Of the original 142 acres the Trust owns about 20 acres
with half currently being open to the public. Restored areas include the tunnels, Gatehouse, Barrier Ditch,
Haxo Casemate and Grand Magazine as well as many of the original gun batteries.
Fort Amherst featured on Ghost Hunting with Radio 1 and is said to be rife with paranormal activity. On
previous visits we have heard marching footsteps, the sound of chairs being moved in the upper
areas of the tunnels and a male entity who certainly likes to make his presence known!
The evening will start with a Introduction from our team, Our fully experienced paranormal team will
be on hand to guide you with paranormal experiments such as seances, Scrying, Table tipping.
The evening will draw to a close with a sum up of any activity caught throughout the evening. Full use of
our paranormal equipment is available throughout the night but we encourage guests to bring along
their own camcorders and cameras.
