The Western Heights fortifications, Dover - Dover
The fortifications of the Western Heights are a spectacular complex of earthworks and structures that are the largest and most elaborate example of 19th century fortification in England. Various issues contribute to risk, including fragmented ownership and lack of co-ordinated management; poor condition leading to a huge conservation deficit; lack of sustainable uses; poor connectivity to town centre; poor visitor infrastructure; poor permeability and way finding; unmanaged vegetation that obscures historic form and views; and heritage crime.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Fortifications, Roman lighthouse and medieval chapel on Western Heights
- Heritage Category:
- Scheduled Monument
- List Entry Number:
- 1020298
- Local Planning Authority:
- Dover
- Site Type:
- Defence > Fort
Location
- Building Name:
- The Western Heights fortifications
- Street Name:
- Castle Hill
- County:
- Kent
- District / Borough:
- Dover
- Parish:
- Dover
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Dover
- Region:
- London and South East
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Poor
- Occupancy / Use:
- Part occupied/part in use
- Priority:
- C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- C
- Ownership:
- Mixed, multiple owners
- Designation:
- Scheduled Monument and Listed Buildings - 2 grade II, part in CA
- List Entry Number(s):
- 1020298 and 1375598; 1375599
Contact Details
Paul Roberts 0207 973 3636
