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Monument record TR 34 SE 158 - South Foreland Engine House.
Summary
The former South Foreland engine house.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3609 4334 (38m by 38m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Built in AD1872 to provide power to the South Foreland lighthouse. Initially the engine powered by steam but it was converted to dynamo-electric in AD1877 when this was found to be far superior. The engine room fell out of use in the early years of C.20 when mains electricity became available. The exact date when the engine fell out of service is unknown but it appears on the OS map until the 3rd Edition. It is now a private residence. (1)
Dover District Council, 2013, Dover District Heritage Strategy (Bibliographic reference). SKE31372.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE31372 Bibliographic reference: Dover District Council. 2013. Dover District Heritage Strategy.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Mar 24 2016 10:54AM