Forts · South East England
Drop Redoubt
In or near Martin Mill.
Drop Redoubt is a fort in the United Kingdom.
Helmut Zozmann — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dover Priory · 0.4 km
- Free entry
About
Drop Redoubt is a fortified site in Kent, South-East England. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Dover and Deal parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area CT17.
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Official information
The Drop Redoubt is a historic fort located on Dover's Western Heights, constructed during the Napoleonic Wars and later improved in the 19th century. Visitors can explore its impressive architecture, including the Soldiers' Quarters and the remains of a Roman lighthouse, while learning about its military history through various periods, including both World Wars.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Drop Redoubt is a fort located in Dover, Kent, within the South-East England region. It is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Kent Downs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1228, 1.3076
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Dover
- Postcode
- CT17 9TH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dover and Deal
- Nearest railway station
- Dover Priory — 0.4 km
- Official site
- doverwesternheights.org
Sources
- osm: w39219533 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drop Redoubt?
- Drop Redoubt is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT17 9TH), in the parish of Dover.
- What is Drop Redoubt?
- Drop Redoubt is a fort in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Drop Redoubt?
- The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT17 9TH.
- Is Drop Redoubt a protected site?
- Yes — Drop Redoubt is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Drop Redoubt?
- The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT17 9TH.