The North Entrance, Dover
The North Entrance was the main entrance to the Western Heights fortification. This entrance was close to the town of Dover, making it a convenient point for military access or carrying supplies into the fortress. It dates from the 1860s and features two bridges that cross over ditches leading to a tunnel. A pair of arched doorways are at the outer end of the tunnel.
Inside the tunnel is a staircase leading to three gun rooms. There are also three large water tanks. In the past, they supplied water to the Western Heights barracks. An inner entrance leads to a guardroom, a brick structure accessible from the roadway. Interestingly, the guardroom contains an early type of central heating in the form of a grate with ducts for moving cold and hot air.
This historic landmark is currently in a state of ruin and has been the target of vandalism over the years. Tours are available to explore the inside of the tunnel only once a year during a Western Heights Preservation Society open weekend.
Inside the tunnel is a staircase leading to three gun rooms. There are also three large water tanks. In the past, they supplied water to the Western Heights barracks. An inner entrance leads to a guardroom, a brick structure accessible from the roadway. Interestingly, the guardroom contains an early type of central heating in the form of a grate with ducts for moving cold and hot air.
This historic landmark is currently in a state of ruin and has been the target of vandalism over the years. Tours are available to explore the inside of the tunnel only once a year during a Western Heights Preservation Society open weekend.
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Sight Name: The North Entrance
Sight Location: Dover, England (See walking tours in Dover)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Dover, England (See walking tours in Dover)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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