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Monument record TR 34 SE 147 - Fortress Observation Post (FOP E2), South Foreland
Summary
Cliff-edge control building to observe channel waters in the area, detect enemy naval targets and provide bearings and co-ordinates for nearby batteries. It dates from WW2 and was intergrated with other fire control positions into the Fortress System of range and position finding. The position is made up of a low profile flat-roofed building of two cells. At the last survey in 1999 it appeared to be structurally complete, minus most of its metal fittings.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 36050 43238 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | ST MARGARET’S AT CLIFFE, DOVER, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Cliff-edge control building to observe channel waters in the area, detect enemy naval targets and provide bearings and co-ordinates for nearby batteries. It dates from WW2 and was intergrated with other fire control positions into the Fortress System of range and position finding. The position is made up of a low profile flat-roofed building of two cells. At the last survey in 1999 it appeared to be structurally complete, minus most of its metal fittings.(1-2)
<1> Victor Smith and Andrew Saunders, 2001, Kent's Defence Heritage, KD112 (Unpublished document). SKE6956.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
- Event - Survey: Field Visit to Fire Control Position Sth Foreland (Ref: KD112) (EKE5807)
Record last edited
Apr 23 2026 1:11PM