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Monument record TR 23 NE 20 - 19th and early 20th century abortive Channel Tunnel
Summary
Remains of an abandoned tunnel under the Channel, started in 1880, and again in 1922
Location
| Grid reference | TR 26 37 (point) LO |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR23NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CAPEL-LE-FERNE, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Remains of an attempted cross Channel tunnel at Abbots Cliff (TR 2738) near Folkestone. The first attempt was made by Sir Edward Watkin's English Channel Tunnel in 1880. In 1922/23 the attempt was revived but again abandoned. (1)
<1> Kent Underground Res Grp Res Rep 6 1989 1-5 (M Jack) (OS Card Reference). SKE45950.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE45950 OS Card Reference: Kent Underground Res Grp Res Rep 6 1989 1-5 (M Jack).
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 29 2024 1:55PM