The story so far in pictures…

Before restoration

The historic High Angle Battery, covered in overgrowth, waits for its transformation.

An idea forms

A vision to restore High Angle Battery is born, sparking a journey of preservation and community engagement.

Project team formation

Dorset Council, Portland Town Council, Island Community Action, and other local community members come together to kickstart the High Angle Battery project.

First official meetings

Getting started – the project and interpretation groups meet for the first time to plan how to carry out the project.

Collecting memories

Connecting past and present – community members share cherished memories and photos of the High Angle Battery.

Graffiti removal test

Testing restoration techniques – a small section of graffiti is carefully removed to assess the best methods for site preservation.

Access improvements

Breaking ground on new paths – work is carried out to make the High Angle Battery accessible to all.

Volunteers at work

EuCan volunteers tirelessly clear scrub, remove gates, brick up latrines, and repair damaged walls.

Historical reenactment

Bringing history to life – local men don contemporary uniforms lent by the Portsdown Forts Society for new interpretive displays at the site.