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The Former guardhouse is a military structure located in Kent, England, dating from the Napoleonic Wars period of the early nineteenth century. It forms part of the defensive infrastructure constructed along the Kent coast during the period of heightened threat from French invasion between approximately 1803 and 1815. The building exemplifies the functional military architecture of this era, designed to accommodate personnel responsible for coastal surveillance and defence. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important surviving example of Napoleonic-era military provision in southern England.
Former guardhouse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003409. View the official record →
The Former guardhouse is a military structure located in Kent, England, dating from the Napoleonic Wars period of the early nineteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003409.
Former guardhouse 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 1003409.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fort Luton (2.7 km), Fort Horstead (3.6 km), Bell barrow in Shoulder of Mutton Wood (4.5 km).
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