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Monument record TR 34 SE 413 - Fan Bay Battery deep shelter
Summary
Deep shelter constructed in 1940/1941 for personnel manning the Fan Bay artillery battery. The tunnels are lined with steel arches and included 5 large tunnels that included a hospital, generator, toilets, washrooms and storage space. The tunnels have now been opened by the National Trust
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3517 4281 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> John A. Guy, 2013-, Verbal communication from John Guy, defence expert working in the Dover area (Verbal communication). SKE24831.
<2> Dover Archaeological Group, 2015, Fan Hole deep Shelter and Sound Mirrors, St Margaret's at Cliffe, Dover. Watching Brief (Unpublished document). SKE31707.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Apr 4 2017 11:15AM