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Fort Burgoyne in Dover
Historic Architecture in Kent, South East England, UK – renewal design by Lee Evans Partnership
11 Feb 2019
Fort Burgoyne in Dover
Design: Lee Evans Partnership, Architects
Fort Burgoyne in Dover
Lee Evans Partnership appointed to deliver redevelopment of historic Fort Burgoyne in Dover
Lee Evans Partnership LLP has been appointed by The Land Trust to lead the redevelopment of Fort Burgoyne in Dover.
A Scheduled Ancient Monument, Fort Burgoyne was originally constructed in the 1860s on high ground behind the strategically important Dover Castle as a strategically-positioned defensive installation which could be used to help repel a potential invasion of Britain from the Channel.
Although never utilised for its intended purpose, the building served as a key defensive fort, particularly during the two major conflicts of the 20th century.
Southern caponier from the ditch (Caponier (caponniere): A casemate which projects out into the ditch of a fort, allowing flanking fire. Also a passage for communicating with the outworks):

The site remained in military ownership until 2006 when it was acquired for regeneration by Homes England. Control of Fort Burgoyne and its associated land was transferred to The Land Trust in 2014. The Trust have worked to find a suitable long-term use for the site.
LEP?s design proposal will allow this hidden fort and its grounds to be op...