Monument record TR 34 SW 2589 - Former site of East Arrow Barracks, Dover Castle

Summary

A set of barracks, known as East Arrow Barracks were constructed on a terrace between Hudson’s and East Demi Bastions, on the south eastern side of the castle complex, in the 1930’s. The barracks comprised three two storey blocks with pedestrian access from here to the castle via East-Demi Passage. These barracks were demolished after the military occupation of the castle ceased in the 1960’s. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 3285 4183 (36m by 136m) (3 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 English Heritage, 2014, Dover Castle Conservation Management Plan Volume 2 Gazetteer (Unpublished document).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.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1957, Ordnance Survey national grid map (1940s-1960s) TR34SW & part of TR33NW - A (Map). SKE52143.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2014. Dover Castle Conservation Management Plan Volume 2 Gazetteer.
  • <2> Monograph: Johnathan Coad. 1995. English Heritage Book of Dover Castle and the Defences of Dover.
  • <3>XY Map: Ordnance Survey. 1957. Ordnance Survey national grid map (1940s-1960s) TR34SW & part of TR33NW - A. [Mapped feature: #102634 Barracks, ]

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 3 2019 11:56AM