January 20, 2018

Moat Bulwark & Guildford Shaft - Dover

Moat Bulwark & Guildford Shaft.


Location : Dover
Date - 19-01-2018


History :
The Moats Bulwark was built as part of Henry VIII's plans to defend  Dover harbour. The large semi-circular battery was added in th 1740s.

 Overhauled from 1775 to 1783 when the Guilford Battery was added.(named after the Guilford Lawn which the battery overlooked). And again in 1853 when much larger guns were installed.

The 214 step spiral staircase was cut to connect it with the castle.

It was used again during both world wars; four-hundred-years after it was first built.
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