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Monument record TR 34 SW 2590 - Former site of Military Camp, Broadlees Bottom, Dover Castle
Summary
The former site of a hutted camp/barracks is located at Broadlees Bottom, on the north western side of the castle complex. This site was used for military encampment with tents and huts before and after both world wars. Many of the barracks and associated ancillary buildings survived here until the 1950’s. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3291 4195 (362m by 389m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (3)
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 English Heritage, 2014, Dover Castle Conservation Management Plan Volume 2 Gazetteer (Unpublished document).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.
<4> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2013, Broadlees Bottom, near Dover Castle, Walkover survey report (Unpublished document). SKE31739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SKE52105 Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2014. Dover Castle Conservation Management Plan Volume 2 Gazetteer.
- <2> SKE52106 Monograph: Johnathan Coad. 1995. English Heritage Book of Dover Castle and the Defences of Dover.
- <3> SKE52143 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1957. Ordnance Survey national grid map (1940s-1960s) TR34SW & part of TR33NW - A.
- <4> SKE31739 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2013. Broadlees Bottom, near Dover Castle, Walkover survey report.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (5)
- Parent of: Sergent Mess & Marshalling yard, Broadlees bottom, Dover (Monument) (TR 34 SW 1401)
- Parent of: Terraces of WWI camp, Broadlees Bottom, Dover (Monument) (TR 34 SW 1400)
- Parent of: Underground Structure near Dover Castle, Broadlees Bottom Dover (Monument) (TR 34 SW 2231)
- Parent of: WWII 'Dug-outs', Broadlees Bottom, Dover (Monument) (TR 34 SW 2244)
- Parent of: WWII Anti-tank ditch, Broadlees Bottom, Dover (Monument) (TR 34 SW 1402)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Walkover survey at Broadlees Bottom, Dover Castle, 2013 (Ref: BBD-DA-13) (EKE18530)
Record last edited
Jul 2 2019 10:51AM