Tower at Eastbourne?

[petmas]

Petmas is indeed tickled    Thanks for doing that Claire, hopefully  get some results

[jaybelnz]

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[Jo Harding]

Earlier this week I sent an E-Mail to The Eastbourne Herald with the postcard of the tower (and the obverse) together with a request for information.

I lived in Eastbourne recently and have knowledge of the town for some decades but have never come across anything resembling this, or mentioning it. Some years ago, I took an interest in the history of the town and surrounding area. Again, I cannot recall anything like this.

The only query I have is what were the origins of the "Crow's Nest"? This location would fit with the background in the postcard photo. It also sits in a position with a good viewpoint of the coast and sea for miles. Could the structure have been named "The Crow's Nest|" as it had such a strange appearance?

Jo.

[petmas]

The Crows Nest shows on  the 1899 OS map but not on the 1875 or 1879

[jaybelnz]

I'm wondering if it could have been a gun placement of some sort. Just read an interesting Wiki about the Redoubt, and how different elements of it were used later!

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastbourne_Redoubt#The_World_Wars_and_later

[petmas]

I don't think so, too flimsy & elaborate for artillery use even as an observation post

[jimf]

I think it is the old Lookout Platform that i was told at The Stage, Silverhill, Hurst Green.  Lived their during the war. Never saw it myself,but was told about a viewing platform built by the Victorians. Hope that helps
 
Jimf

[barryd]

No image but possibly "The Stage".  About half way down in the article" Paragraph Number 4

http://www.theargus.co.uk/magazine/sussex_walks/9996723.Hurst_Green_circular/

There is a possibility that Jimf can recognize the area from the walking paths that are described.

[ShaunJ]

Hurst Green is looking good https://www.flickr.com/photos/ttelyob/4997919053