Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFort Burgoyne

Fort Burgoyne

England
List entry 1004224
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fort Burgoyne is a mid-nineteenth-century fortification located on the North Downs near Dover in Kent. Built between 1861 and 1868 as part of the extensive defensive programme following the 1859 Defence Commission, it represents Victorian military engineering designed to protect against potential French invasion. The fort comprises a polygonal earthwork with substantial masonry casemates and underground chambers, demonstrating the technological sophistication of mid-Victorian coastal defence architecture. Its construction exemplifies the strategic importance placed on Kent's coastal defences during a period of heightened international tension.

Fort Burgoyne is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004224. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fort Burgoyne?

Fort Burgoyne is a mid-nineteenth-century fortification located on the North Downs near Dover in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004224.

Who is responsible for protecting Fort Burgoyne?

Fort Burgoyne 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 1004224.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fort Burgoyne?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St James' Church (1.2 km), Maison Dieu (1.3 km), The Painted House, N of Market Street (1.4 km).

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