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a Castle in the town of Dover, in the county of Kent

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About Western Heights Defences

The Western Heights in Dover are remains of fortifications built mainly during the Napoleonic Wars when England was under a real threat of being invaded by France. You will discover miles of trenches and the remains of the two original forts and the Grand Shaft staircase which has been restored and is open to the public. The Grand Shaft is a unique 140ft triple staircase which linked the town of Dover to the forts. The shaft was built as the only way for troops to move between the Western Heights and the seafront and it has been described as an architectural marvel.
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Recommended attractions near Western Heights Defences

Dover Museum	(1.1 miles, 1.7 km)	Pictures
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Samphire Hoe	(1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Dover Castle	(1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Crabble Corn Mill	(2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction NW)	Pictures
The White Cliffs of Dover	(3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction NE)	Pictures
South Foreland Lighthouse	(3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction NE)	Pictures
The Battle of Britain Memorial	(4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction W)	Pictures
Walmer Castle & Garden	(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Goodnestone Park Gardens	(9.5 miles, 15.2 km, direction NW)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Western Heights Defences

Dover, in the county of Kent (0.6 miles, 1.0 km)
The white cliffs of Dover, the view that has stirred the hearts of English travellers for centuries.
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St Margaret's at Cliffe, in the county of Kent (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction NE)
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Barfrestone, in the county of Kent (6.9 miles, 11.0 km, direction NW)
Apart from the church, the village of Barfrestone reveals leafy lanes studded with enchanting cottages.
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Snowdown, in the county of Kent (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction NW)
Snowdown was famous for its colliery, it was one of only four collieries in Kent. It opened between 1907 and 1912, with a new town being built at Aylesham to provide home for workers who came largely from the north-east of England and from Wales.
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Aylesham, in the county of Kent (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction NW)
The village preserves its history, it has several noted buildings from when it was built and a strong community spirit still prevails. Of interest is the beautiful sculpture dedicated to the men who lived in Aylesham and spent their lives working in the mines.
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Hythe, in the county of Kent (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction W)
This delightful seaside resort is one of the five original Cinque Ports, it can trace its noble history all the way back to AD732 when it was granted a charter by the Saxon King Ethelred.
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Canterbury, in the county of Kent (15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction NW)
Canterbury is an exquisite joyous place, it is submerged in history and is considered to be the birthplace of English...
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Ramsgate, in the county of Kent (15.9 miles, 25.6 km, direction N)
Ramsgate's harbour is constantly busy, this is known as a "Royal" harbour, made so by the landing here of King George IV in 1822.
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Chilham, in the county of Kent (17.1 miles, 27.6 km, direction NW)
Chilham is a place of extraordinary serenity, it is both picturesque and pleasant, a lovely place to spend a perfectly peaceful day or a quiet, romantic weekend.
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Broadstairs, in the county of Kent (17.6 miles, 28.4 km, direction N)
At almost every corner of this popular resort are reminders of the towns association with the famous novelist, Charles Dickens.
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Nearby travel help

Dover Priory Station	(0.7 miles, 1.1 km)
Kearsney Station	(3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction NW)
M20 Junction 13	(6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction W)
M20 Junction 12	(8.2 miles, 13.3 km, direction W)
Lydd Airport	(19.5 miles, 31.4 km, direction SW)
London City Airport	(60.3 miles, 97.0 km, direction NW)
Western Heights Defences to London	(67.7 miles, 109.0 km, direction W)

Accommodation & Hotels near Western Heights Defences

Hotel Name
Churchill Hotel	(0.5 miles, 0.8 km)
Clare House	(0.6 miles, 0.9 km)
St Albans,Hotel In Dover Town Centre England, Non-Smoking B & B	(0.6 miles, 0.9 km)
The West Bank	(0.6 miles, 1.0 km)
Blakes Of Dover	(0.7 miles, 1.2 km)
Hubert House	(0.8 miles, 1.3 km)
Beulah House	(1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction NW)
Swingate Inn	(2.6 miles, 4.1 km, direction NE)
Ramada Hotel Dover	(2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction N)
The Garden House Hotel	(3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction NE)
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