Monument record TR 34 SW 1837 - Tunnels within the chalk cliffs to the rear of Snargate Street, Dover

Summary

There are many systems of tunnels beneath and within the cliffs of Dover, including the cliffs to the west of the town, beneath the Western Heights, some of which were used as air raid shelters during the Second World War (location accurate to the nearest 5m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 3175 4110 (119m by 170m) From rectified plan
Map sheet TR34SW
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish DOVER, DOVER, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Wessex Archaeology, 1997, Dover Drainage Area Plan Schemes 3970K: Archaeological Impact Assessment (Unpublished document). SKE7239.

<2> 2007, Subterranean History - Crouchers Tunnels, Dover (Website). SKE32371.

<2> 2007, Subterranean History - Snargate Street East, Dover (Website). SKE32370.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 1997. Dover Drainage Area Plan Schemes 3970K: Archaeological Impact Assessment.
  • <2> Website: 2007. Subterranean History - Snargate Street East, Dover.
  • <2> Website: 2007. Subterranean History - Crouchers Tunnels, Dover.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Nov 3 2017 3:45PM