March 18, 2018

Grand-shaft Dover

Dover Grand Shaft 


Location : Dover
Date : 18-03-2018 
Access : Yes (Open days) 



Open day info http://www.doverwesternheights.org/

History  : http://www.dover-kent.co.uk/western_heights_shaft.htm
The Grand Shaft is a unique triple staircase built in 1806-1809 to provide a short cut for troops from the Western Heights in the town of Dover. The shaft is 26 feet (8 metres) in diameter and 140 feet (42 metres) in height









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