Dover Western Heights, Military fortification in Dover, England
The Western Heights contains a network of ditches, tunnels, and defensive structures spanning across the hilltop overlooking the Port of Dover.
Construction of the fortifications started in 1779 and expanded significantly during the Napoleonic Wars to protect Dover from potential French invasion.
The Western Heights Preservation Society organizes educational tours and events to share the military heritage of these defensive structures with visitors.
Access to the Drop Redoubt section requires walking on uneven grass surfaces and steep paths, with guided tours available from April through September.
The Grand Shaft features a triple spiral staircase that allowed military personnel to move quickly between the heights and sea level in separate columns.
Location: Dover
Inception: 1779
Part of: Dover Palmerston Forts
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/western-heights-dover
GPS coordinates: 51.12998,1.32166
Latest update: May 20, 2025 21:33
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