The Western Heights fortifications, Dover - Dover

The largest most elaborate C19th fortress in England: a spectacular complex of earthworks and structures. At risk from lack of co-ordinated management, maintenance and use; poor connectivity and visitor infrastructure; unmanaged vegetation; and heritage crime. However, exemplary work by the Western Heights Preservation Trust over many years has conserved and opened some parts. A sustainable future will need partnership, investment and action.Historic England grant to Dover DC will help volunteers and conservation, build partnerships, support events, improve management and connect to the town.

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 and Deal

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