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Monument details

Summary

The Saluting platform, which is positioned above the Long Gun Magazine , towards the southern end of the Castle complex with a commanding view of the harbour, was constructed in the early 20th century. It consists of a relatively flat grassy area, with some features including a 19th-century brick chimney, which originates from the generator room of the Long Gun Magazine situated directly below. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)

Monument Types

• PLATFORM (Modern - 1920 AD to 2050 AD)

Full description

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The Saluting platform, which is positioned above the Long Gun Magazine , towards the southern end of the Castle complex with a commanding view of the harbour, was constructed in the early 20th century. It consists of a relatively flat grassy area, with some features including a 19th-century brick chimney, which originates from the generator room of the Long Gun Magazine situated directly below. There are four concrete bases for gun emplacements to the south-eastern part of the platform, and these are angled towards the south west. The bases were surrounded by a low brick wall, most of which remains in situ. As well as the 19th-century chimney stack there are three small vents which have concrete covers and a larger vent which serves the kitchen in the ‘Annexe’ level within the wartime tunnels. Summarised from sources (1-2)

<1> English Heritage, 2014, Dover Castle Conservation Management Plan Volume 2 Gazetteer (Unpublished document). SKE52105.

<2> Johnathan Coad, 1995, English Heritage Book of Dover Castle and the Defences of Dover (Monograph). SKE52106.

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