Drop Redoubt Fort, Dover, Kent
Description
The Drop Redoubt Fort is an integral part of the Western Heights of Dover, built primarily to defend the port from land-based attacks. Construction started in 1804 during the Napoleonic Wars under Lieutenant-Colonel William Twiss, conceiving it as a self-sufficient, pentagonal "island" fort with deep ditches designed to trap invading forces. The fort, named after the Roman lighthouse (pharos) remains found on the site, was the only completed free-standing work by 1815 and was designed to house 200 troops. The fort saw significant upgrades following an 1859 Royal Commission, adding caponiers and improved barracks during a mid-19th-century invasion scare. Its use evolved; during WWI it held searchlights and housed German POWs, while in WWII it served as a vital observation post for plotting long-range shelling and as a base for commandos. The military ceased using the fort after WWII, abandoning the site entirely by 1961. Today, the Drop Redoubt is owned by English Heritage and managed by the Western Heights Preservation Society, who work to preserve the site and offer public tours during the summer months and special events. Visitors can explore the combination of Napoleonic-era design and Victorian upgrades, learning about its continuous role in protecting Britain's shores. For more information, please visit the Western Heights Preservation Society website.
Details
- Scan typeGaussian Splat
- Made with3D Laser Scanner
- Data Representation Type Colour Only
- The Scan isNot Geo-Located
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Drop Redoubt Fort, Dover, Kent
Drop Redoubt Fort, Dover, Kent
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