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EAST DEMI BASTION, DOVER CASTLE

East Demi Bastion was constructed in Dover Castle’s east ditch overlooking the harbour. It is directly linked to the castle via East Demi passage. A lower level, accessed via either of two spiral staircases, ends with lookouts over the harbour.

Location: Dover

Condition: Very Good

Visit: 26/11/02

Plan: No

Video: No

Report: No

More Info: On private property, owned by EH

Looking at one of the two magazines.

EAST DEMI BASTION, DOVER CASTLE

The main magazine.

The drawbridge protecting the passage.

Entrance into the ditch.

Casemated room, showing the firing slits.

Spiral staircase leading to the lower level..

Another casemated room with fireplace.

The spiral staircase leading to the underground section..

Spiral staircase leading up to a small guardroom and entrance from the castle.

The entrance from the castle.

Brink lined vault facing the harbour.

Excellent view of the harbour.

In the other vaulted room.

A tunnel at the rear, leading to two other short tunnels.

Entrance back into the complex.