Historic houses · South East England
Shorncliffe Redoubt
In or near Sandgate.
Shorncliffe Redoubt — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Steve Popple — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone West · 2.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Shorncliffe Redoubt is a historic house located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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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 a historic military fortification located in South-East England. It was built as part of the coastal defence system during the early 19th century. The site is notable for its strategic significance in British military history.
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- 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: way/699017439 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shorncliffe Redoubt?
- Shorncliffe Redoubt is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT20 3UW), in the parish of Sandgate.
- What is Shorncliffe Redoubt?
- Shorncliffe Redoubt — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- 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.