Where is Shorncliffe Redoubt?

Shorncliffe Redoubt is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT20 3UW), in the parish of Sandgate.

How do I get to Shorncliffe Redoubt?

The nearest railway station is Folkestone West, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT20 3UW.

Is Shorncliffe Redoubt a protected site?

Yes — Shorncliffe Redoubt is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).

How do I get to Shorncliffe Redoubt?

The nearest railway station is Folkestone West, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT20 3UW.

Archaeological sites · South East England

Shorncliffe Redoubt

In or near Sandgate.

Shorncliffe Redoubt — archaeological in england south east.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station: Folkestone West · 2.0 km

Shorncliffe Redoubt is a archaeological located in england south east. British historic ruins recorded in OpenStreetMap. Many such sites are scheduled monuments or listed structures.

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Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Shorncliffe Redoubt is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It is a well-preserved example of a military earthwork, originally constructed as part of the coastal defences in the 19th century. The site offers insights into historical military architecture and the strategic importance of coastal fortifications during that era. Visitors can explore the remains and learn about the site's role in Britain's military history.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 51.0752, 1.1297
County: Kent
District: Folkestone and Hythe
Parish: Sandgate
Postcode: CT20 3UW
Parliamentary constituency: Folkestone and Hythe
Nearest railway station: Folkestone West — 2 km

Sources

osm: w699017439 (ODbL)
wikidata: Q7501512 (CC0)

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