The Drop Redoubt

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The Drop Redoubt is part of the fortifications on Dover's Western Heights whose construction began during the Napoleonic era.

The redoubt (='detached fort'), a polygon with caponniers on 4 of the 5 'corners', is connected to the main Citadel fort by a system of dry moats or 'lines'.

The name 'Drop' refers to the remains of Dover's second roman lighthouse (or pharos) which are located on the redoubt. These are known locally as the 'Devil's Drop of Mortar' or Bredenstone.

Photo of the Bredenstone:

www.panoramio.com/photo/5223136

Dover's first Pharos is still standing next to St. Mary's church in the Castle grounds on the other side of the valley.

An image of Drop Redoubt's Caponier #3 taken from inside the moat can be seen at:

www.panoramio.com/photo/1342972

Other images of the Drop Redoubt's caponiers and surrounding moat system are at:

www.panoramio.com/user/250345/tags/Drop%20Redoubt

The moat system surrounding the redoubt is open to the public free of charge and has three entrances. The redoubt itself has open days (when a small charge is made for admission) and the next are scheduled for Saturday 31st May and Sunday 1st June 2008.

Details and photo of the Southeastern Entrance:

www.panoramio.com/photo/1535325

Details and photo of the Southern Entrance:

www.panoramio.com/photo/1535949

Details and photo of the Southwestern Entrance:

www.panoramio.com/photo/1536491

Also see the Grand Shaft at:

wikimapia.org/#y=51120748&x=1308231&z=18&l=0&m=a&v=2&s...

Update:

Click on the link below for an annotated plan view of the Drop Redoubt giving brief details of various surface and underground features:

www.panoramio.com/photo/1554179

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Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dover_Western_Heights#Drop_Redoubt
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Coordinates:   51°7'22"N   1°18'27"E

Comments

  • The Drop Redoubt and Grand Shaft will be open to the public on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May 2009.
  • The Drop Redoubt and Grand Shaft is currently scheduled to be open to the public on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th June, 2010.
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