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Monument record TR 34 SW 2557 - Constables Bastion, outer defences of Dover Castle
Summary
Constables bastion, which is located towards the northern end of the western side of the castle, was constructed in around 1800 and was designed to cover the approach to Constable’s Gate and to provide enfilading (flanking or sideways fire) along the west side of the castle. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on availabel information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3233 4187 (68m by 76m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
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 English Heritage, 2014, Dover Castle Conservation Management Plan Volume 2 Gazetteer (Unpublished document).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 5 2019 1:56PM