The Roof at Spion Kop (and York Shore Battery)

Earlier this evening I spent some time walking the paths at York Redoubt. While most paths lead to the harbour, or a steep cliff overlooking it. One of the last paths walked lead us to a well established party spot complete with a log-bench and well-used fire pit built of small stones.

We walked as far as Spion Kop and than back down through the unmarked footpaths to York Shore Battery. Along the way took interest in one of the concrete foundations. Like many of the other foundations around York Redoubt, the upper level has been removed leaving a sealed foundation. This particular foundation had a large hole permitting a good view of its interior. The ceiling has collapsed and the room is slowing being filled with scrap wood.

York Shore Battery remains closed to the public. It may only be a matter of time before some of the roofs collapse down into the battery. I don't recommend spending much, if any, time on the rooftops at York Shore Battery.

1. On the rooftop at Spion Kop.


2. Base Command Post from Spion Kop.


3. The path leading to Spion Kop.


4. Unknown foundation on road to York Shore Battery.


5. Inside the unknown foundation.


6. Just across the road from the unknown foundation is a second, larger, unknown foundation.
I believe this one is accessible through an open door.


7. Left to right: York Shore Battery's searchlight emplacements (Searchlights #690, #691 and #692), Georges Island, the community of Eastern Passage, and McNabs Island.