Forts · South East England
Harbour Battery
Also known as: Saint Martin's Battery
In or near Alkham.
Harbour Battery is a fort in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dover Priory · 0.7 km
- Free entry
About
Harbour Battery 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 0.7 km away. Postcode area CT17.
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Official information
The Knights Templar Church in Dover features the stone foundations of a small medieval chapel linked to the Knights Templar, a military and religious order from the 12th century. Visitors can explore the remnants of this historical site, which may have served as a wayside shrine.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Harbour Battery, also known as Saint Martin's Battery, is a fort located in Dover, Kent, in South-East England. It is situated within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The site reflects the military history of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1196, 1.3059
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Dover
- Postcode
- CT17 9DX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dover and Deal
- Phone
- 01304 211067
- Nearest railway station
- Dover Priory — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w126836090 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Harbour Battery?
- Harbour Battery is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT17 9DX), in the parish of Dover.
- What is Harbour Battery?
- Harbour Battery is a fort in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Harbour Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT17 9DX.
- Is Harbour Battery a protected site?
- Yes — Harbour Battery is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Harbour Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT17 9DX.