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Monument record TR 34 SW 1132 - Castlemount, Dover
Summary
Castlemount was originally built in 1876 as a school, but had many uses throughout its life including as barrack blocks, a WWI Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD), a monastery and as the HQ for a barrage balloon squadron. The site was devastated by a fire in 1973 and was eventually demolished in 1991. (location accurate to the nearest 5m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3220 4202 (39m by 49m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
<1> Hazel Basford, 2004, Kent VAD - the work of voluntary aid detachments in Kent during the first World War (Unpublished document). SKE31644.
<2> 2016, Dover: Lock and Key of the Kingdom, Castlemount (Website). SKE32366.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 1 2017 4:34PM