Khurbanx : Archcliffe galleries

Dumpy B / Archcliffe / Drop Redoute - Magazine Rooms

Date: May

Location: Dover

Abandoned or Public : abandoned

Delmoished: N0

"I just wanted to quickly share that I recently visited some places that I have reported on many times in my blog. While showing some people around the area, I took some photos. Unfortunately, everything except for Archcliffe has become more decayed and overgrown."

Archcliffe Galleries

Archcliffe is a place I always seem to go back to when I'm in Dover, and each time nothing has changed. This visit was also quick, and I was in and out within 10 minutes.

The history of this place is a bit tough to find, and I can't seem to find much information. It is said that it used to be part of a Napoleonic fort that got distorted when a new road was built.

Dumpy B:

I've visited Dumpy B a few times, and the place always gives me the creeps. Sadly, it has become more decayed and seems to be getting more dangerous to be in. During my quick visit, I was in and out within about 20 minutes.

The bunker was built in late 1942 and was one of the Joint Operation headquarters. It's said that NT (National Trust) is trying to make it safe, similar to what they did with Fan Bay, but nothing has come of it yet.

Drop Redoubt Battery

I have only been here once in the past and then forgot about it until recently. It has become very overgrown and forgotten about, sadly.

It's said that the planning started around 1853 and had 8-8" guns but changed to 42" in 1868. The magazine room was added around 1876 but seems to be the only visible thing to this date.

Archliffe Gallieres

Date: August 2017

Location: Dover

Delmoished - No

This exploration was particularly interesting because we had to venture into the woods to find the entrance, which was quite tight and filled with spiders. Once inside, we were surprised to find that the space opened up significantly. While we were exploring, we heard other people coming in, which caused me to freak out and turn off my light. It turned out to be another group of explorers, and we ended up talking with them. They even showed us other locations around Dover.

Regarding Archcliffe Galleries, the history of this site is a bit uncertain. It is believed to have been part of a Napoleonic fort. Unfortunately, much of it was destroyed when the new road was constructed, leaving only a few rooms behind, mainly the gun room and the cells. Other than that, I couldn't find much more information about this place.