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Monument record TR 34 SW 2208 - Former site of Signal House, Marine Parade, Dover
Summary
Signal house visible on the Ordnance Survey First and Second Editions at the north eastern end of the waterfront, near the north eastern end of Marine Parade, Dover. By the third edition, this had been removed. This signal station would have provided a means of conveying messages with passing and incoming ships with either flags during the day or lights at night. (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 32556 41438 (21m by 15m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Signal house visible on the Ordnance Survey First and Second Editions at the north eastern end of the waterfront, near the north eastern end of Marine Parade, Dover. By the third edition, this had been removed. This signal station would have provided a means of conveying messages with passing and incoming ships with either flags during the day or lights at night. (1-3)
<1> Landmark, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 1st edition 1862-1875): Landmark Epoch 1 (Map). SKE30964.
<2> Landmark, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 2nd Edition, 1897-1900): Landmark Epoch 2 (Map). SKE30965.
<3> Landmark, 1907-1923, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 3rd Edition, 1907-1923): Landmark Epoch 3 (Map). SKE30966.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SKE30964 Map: Landmark. Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 1st edition 1862-1875): Landmark Epoch 1. [Mapped feature: #5714 Signal House, ]
- <2> SKE30965 Map: Landmark. Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 2nd Edition, 1897-1900): Landmark Epoch 2.
- <3> SKE30966 Map: Landmark. 1907-1923. Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 3rd Edition, 1907-1923): Landmark Epoch 3.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10072)
Record last edited
Aug 5 2019 3:41PM