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Monument record TR 34 SW 1124 - Site of the former Connaught Barracks
Summary
The site of the former Connaught Barracks. Built in the early C.20 to replace Fort Burgoyne.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3242 4243 (379m by 356m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (5)
Full Description
Connaught Barracks covered a site with an area of 13.5 ha. and was constructed in the early part of the C.20 to replace Fort Burgoyne. It saw service throughout the World Wars and finally closed in 2006 when the Parachute Regiment departed. It was the last of the Dover barracks to close. (1)
The standing remains include barrack blocks, stores, mess rooms and a parade ground. It also included an area for training purposes. (1)
The site is currently (2016) earmarked for residential development.
<1> Dover District Council, 2013, Dover District Heritage Strategy (Bibliographic reference). SKE31372.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE31372 Bibliographic reference: Dover District Council. 2013. Dover District Heritage Strategy.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Trial trenching evaluation Connaught Barracks, 2016 (Ref: CONB16) (EKE19604)
Record last edited
Mar 13 2020 3:52PM