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Monument record TR 34 SW 2591 - WWI Slit trenches along the outer defences at Dover Castle
Summary
A number of reinforced trenches were dug along the top of the outer banks of the spur redan on the northern side of Dover castle, were constructed during WWII. These were built as part of the emergency fortification of the castle after the fall of Dunkirk in 1940 so that it could withstand a siege in the event of invasion. The ones on the western side have been reinforced with a concrete breastwork. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3241 4210 (197m by 150m) |
|---|---|
| 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 English Heritage, 2014, Dover Castle Conservation Management Plan Volume 2 Gazetteer (Unpublished document).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
Aug 22 2019 11:42AM