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Monument record TR 34 SW 2020 - Temporary Barracks of the Citadel, Western Heights, Dover
Summary
A set of temporary hutment camps were constructed at the Citadel in 1805, they occupied a central location and were of timber construction with the exception of the kitchens, which were of brick. With the advent of peace in 1815 the Citadel garrison was withdrawn, and the temporary buildings were dismantled, probably before 1821. Later garrisons were house in more permanent accommodation provided in the casemates etc. (location accurate to the nearest 2m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3083 4055 (83m by 97m) (18 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> English Heritage, 2004, The Western Heights, Dover, Kent: Report No. 2: The Citadel (Unpublished document). SKE17690.
<2> Hastings F Murphy, Lt RE, 1817, Plan of the temporary barracks as built in the Citadel (Map). SKE51522.
<3> Major W H Ford, Royal Engineers, 1811, Plan Shewing the Appropriation of the Ordnance Lands on the Western Heights Dover 1811 (Map). SKE51523.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SKE17690 Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2004. The Western Heights, Dover, Kent: Report No. 2: The Citadel. [Mapped feature: #92155 Temporary Barracks of the Citadel, Western Heights, Dover, ]
- <2> SKE51522 Map: Hastings F Murphy, Lt RE. 1817. Plan of the temporary barracks as built in the Citadel.
- <3> SKE51523 Map: Major W H Ford, Royal Engineers. 1811. Plan Shewing the Appropriation of the Ordnance Lands on the Western Heights Dover 1811.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Survey of the Citadel, Dover Western Heights fortress (EKE12081)
Record last edited
Jun 7 2018 3:38PM