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Monument record TR 34 SW 2157 - Early 20th century entrenchments, Dover
Summary
Investigations around Blériot's identified fortifications associated with the nearby army garrison at Dover Castle around the time of the First World War. The top soil was removed at several locations and the archaeologists looked into existing trenching, inspection chambers and glass bottle collecting pits.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3280 4216 (39m by 16m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Investigations around Blériot's identified fortifications associated with the nearby army garrison at Dover Castle around the time of the First World War. The top soil was removed at several locations and the archaeologists looked into existing trenching, inspection chambers and glass bottle collecting pits.
Kent County Council, 1987-, Kent County Council: holding record (Miscellaneous Material). SKE59004.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE59004 Miscellaneous Material: Kent County Council. 1987-. Kent County Council: holding record.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Blériot’s Memorial, Northfall Meadow, Upper Road, Dover: Watching-Brief Report (Ref: Project Code: DBLM-WB-09) (EKE16897)
Record last edited
May 8 2026 11:12AM