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Monument record TR 01 NE 240 - Foghorn House/Daboll's Fog-Trumpet
Summary
Foghorn House (shown on the OS 1st Edition Map) was built in c.1860 to warn ships. This foghorn house was replaced in the late 1880's by a new one, 30 metres south of its location (shown on the OS 2nd Edition Map).
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0897 1676 (point) Accurate from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR01NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | LYDD, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Foghorn House shown on the OS 1st Edition, by the OS 2nd Edition Foghorn House is shown as being 30 metres south of initial location, easting & northing shown as of OS 1st Edition. It was possibly built in 1860 as it is recorded that in 1860 a fog trumpet was installed next to the 1792 lighthouse, and was operated by a steam engine. The reason why it was built was to warn ships. This foghorn was replaced in the late 1880's by a new Foghorn House. (1)
<1> 2017, Romney Marsh,The Fifth Continent (Website). SKE32124.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE32124 Website: 2017. Romney Marsh,The Fifth Continent.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 6 2017 12:14PM