Monument record TR 34 SW 2554 - Husdson Bastion, outer defences at Dover Castle

Summary

Hudson’s Bastion, which is located on the north eastern side of Dover Castles outer defences, was constructed in the 1790’s as part of a major phase of redevelopment of the castle. It is one of four bastions constructed in this area during this period and was designed to take advantage of the salient angle and to provide flanking fire between Horseshoe and East Demi-Bastions. Access to Hudson’s bastion was provided by Hudson’s Passage, a long tunnel extending beneath the ramparts and connecting the inner part of the castle with the east ditch. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 3277 4189 (159m by 134m) (10 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 English Heritage, 2014, Dover Castle Conservation Management Plan Volume 2 Gazetteer (Unpublished document).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.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2014. Dover Castle Conservation Management Plan Volume 2 Gazetteer. [Mapped feature: #102426 Bastion, ]
  • <2> Monograph: Johnathan Coad. 1995. English Heritage Book of Dover Castle and the Defences of Dover.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 2 2019 4:23PM