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UPPER OIL MILLS

The Oil Mill Caves are easily visible from the road as they are situated directly behind a petrol station. They consist of a large U-shaped tunnel that has entrances at either end of the cliff.

These tunnels have served many different purposes over time, undoubtedly as air raid shelters during both World Wars and for storage. Today the lower tunnels are still in use for storage and workshop space, whereas the upper level has not been used for some considerable time.

Most of the tunnel is lined with concrete. The major problem with this tunnel is that it is saturated with water. Several years ago a huge fire in the lower tunnels left the walls greatly weakened. They are now very unstable.

Location: Dover

Condition: Good

Date Of Visit: 06/09/02

Plan: Yes

Video: Yes

Report: No

Other Sites in the Area:

Lower Oil Mills, Limekiln Street Bond Store

UPPER OIL MILLS

Just inside the entrance.

Just above the blast partition are the remains of an air vent.

The tunnel is supported by iron bars.

Showing how the concrete lining has simply fallen away due to the fire.

Looking towards the exit, giving an idea of height.

At the end of the complex.