Listed Building record TR 34 SW 2570 - The Regimental Institute (NAFFI) at Dover Castle

Summary

The Regimental Institute, which is located towards the southern end of the Castle complex, close to Cannons Gate, was constructed in 1868 as a canteen and recreational area for the soldiers, today it is used as a restaurant for visitors to the castle. The rooms were originally laid out with a bar, tap room, recreation room, and kitchens on the ground floor, and library and reading room on the first floor. By the end of the 19th century the building had been expanded to its present size and included a library and billiards room. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 3253 4169 (29m by 40m) (2 map features)
Map sheet TR34SW
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish DOVER, DOVER, KENT

Map

Type and Period (6)

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 English Heritage, 2014, Dover Castle Conservation Management Plan Volume 2 Gazetteer (Unpublished document).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.

<3> English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1>XY Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2014. Dover Castle Conservation Management Plan Volume 2 Gazetteer. [Mapped feature: #102530 NAFFI, ]
  • <2> Monograph: Johnathan Coad. 1995. English Heritage Book of Dover Castle and the Defences of Dover.
  • <3> Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.

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Record last edited

Jun 27 2019 2:02PM