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Building record TR 34 SW 2524 - The Spur casemates, Dover Castle
Summary
The row of brick casemates are located on the northern side of Dover Castle, immediately behind the Norfolk Towers and date from the c.1795-1805 strengthening of the northern defences. They have been formed to provide a raised gun platform immediately to the rear of the Norfolk Towers for a battery of four heavy guns, and much-needed accommodation for troops. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3242 4204 (46m by 26m) (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 English Heritage, 2014, Dover Castle Conservation Management Plan Volume 2 Gazetteer (Unpublished document). SKE52105.
<2> Johnathan Coad, 1995, English Heritage Book of Dover Castle and the Defences of Dover (Monograph). SKE52106.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 2 2019 2:09PM