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Dymchurch Redoubt is a defensive fortification built on the Kent coast near Dymchurch in the early nineteenth century as part of the military response to the Napoleonic threat. Constructed between 1809 and 1811, it forms part of the extensive chain of Martello towers and supporting fortifications erected along the English coast during this period. The redoubt comprises an angular earthwork designed to provide mutual defensive support to nearby coastal positions, its form reflecting contemporary military engineering practice. Today it survives as an archaeological monument demonstrating the scale and sophistication of Regency-era coastal defence infrastructure.
Dymchurch Redoubt is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017352. View the official record →
Dymchurch Redoubt is a defensive fortification built on the Kent coast near Dymchurch in the early nineteenth century as part of the military response to the Napoleonic threat. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017352.
Dymchurch Redoubt 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 1017352.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Early medieval flood defence at Botolph's Bridge, West Hythe (1.4 km), St Mary's Church, West Hythe (2.1 km), Royal Military Canal, West Hythe Dam to West Hythe Bridge (2.2 km).
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