Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAdmiralty Pier Turret 636m south east of Lord Warden House

Admiralty Pier Turret 636m south east of Lord Warden House

England
List entry 1004209
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Admiralty Pier Turret 636m south east of Lord Warden House is a Napoleonic Wars defensive fortification located at Dover, Kent. The turret dates to the early nineteenth century and forms part of the extensive coastal defence network constructed along the English coast during the period of heightened threat from Napoleonic France. The structure represents the type of small, heavily armed artillery emplacement designed to provide localised firepower against potential invasion. As a scheduled ancient monument, it preserves evidence of Britain's maritime defence strategy during a critical period of national security concern.

Admiralty Pier Turret 636m south east of Lord Warden House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004209. View the official record →

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What is Admiralty Pier Turret 636m south east of Lord Warden House?

Admiralty Pier Turret 636m south east of Lord Warden House is a Napoleonic Wars defensive fortification located at Dover, Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004209.

Who is responsible for protecting Admiralty Pier Turret 636m south east of Lord Warden House?

Admiralty Pier Turret 636m south east of Lord Warden House is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1004209.

What other scheduled monuments are near Admiralty Pier Turret 636m south east of Lord Warden House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Archcliffe Fort (0.9 km), Fairbairn-type crane, Wellington Dock (1.1 km), Fortifications, Roman lighthouse and medieval chapel on Western Heights (1.4 km).

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