Drop Redoubt

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Drop Redoubt is a historic coastal fortification near Dover, England, built to defend against potential invasions and now recognized as part of the Western Heights defensive complex.

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Drop Redoubt canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf coastal fortification
fort
historic site
associatedWith British Army NERFINISHED
Napoleonic-era defences of Britain
builtDuring Napoleonic Wars NERFINISHED
category Coastal fortifications in England
Forts in Kent
Napoleonic fortifications in England
connectedTo Grand Shaft NERFINISHED
other Western Heights batteries
constructedFor defence against potential French invasion
protection of Dover and its harbour
constructionStart early 19th century
country United Kingdom
currentUse heritage attraction
site for guided tours and open days
tourist site
garrisonedUntil 19th century
hasFeature barrack accommodation
caponiers
casemates
ditch
gun positions
ramparts
underground magazines
heritageStatus listed historic fortification
scheduled monument
locatedNear Dover Castle NERFINISHED
English Channel NERFINISHED
locatedOn Western Heights ridge NERFINISHED
location Dover NERFINISHED
England
Kent NERFINISHED
managedBy local heritage organisations
materialUsed brick
earthworks
overlooks Dover harbour NERFINISHED
town of Dover NERFINISHED
partOf Western Heights NERFINISHED
Western Heights, Dover NERFINISHED
partOfDefensiveSystem Western Heights fortifications NERFINISHED
purpose coastal defence
defence against invasion
sawUseDuring 19th-century coastal defence period
Napoleonic Wars NERFINISHED

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Dover Western Heights hasPart Drop Redoubt