Fort Burgoyne

Fort Burgoyne is a scheduled ancient monument dating to the 1860s, positioned dramatically beside Dover Castle and overlooking the iconic White Cliffs of Dover. Built between 1861 and 1873 following the recommendations of Field Marshal Sir John Fox Burgoyne, the fort was designed to defend the castle on its landward side and prevent enemy batteries establishing positions on the surrounding high ground. Designed with a polygonal system featuring detached redoubts, it was engineered to mount 29 guns and accommodate over 270 men. Now owned and managed by the Land Trust and White Cliffs Countryside Partnership, the West Wing Battery welcomes visitors on weekdays, featuring restored historical elements including the gatehouse, gun platform, and gun shed.