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Abbot's Cliff Sound Mirror

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This Highlight is in a protected area

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Location: Hougham Without, Dover, Kent, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Folkestone to Dover loop on the Saxon Shore Way

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2. Abbot's Cliff Walk – Folkestone Harbour loop from Dover Priory

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3. Folkestone Harbour – Abbot's Cliff Walk loop from Folkestone

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JakobusPilger

July 10, 2023

These sound or noise mirrors (sound mirrors) were created in the late 1920s, i.e. the time between the two world wars. Although they make the passing hiker think of a modern sculpture today, they were by no means planned and erected as art objects, but had a military background: the inwardly curved surface was intended - like a radio telescope - to absorb the noises coming from the sea , giving early warning of surprise enemy aircraft attacks.

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Dan Hobson

January 29, 2020

This sound mirror on Abbot's Cliff was built in 1928 to provide early warning of enemy planes approaching Britain. The mirrors were surprisingly effective and a number were built along this stretch of coastline. However, the system was abandoned in 1938 in favour of RADAR. From this spot, you get a great sense of your surroundings, both aurally and visually.

Jka

June 2, 2019

Next to Route 2 Cycle Pathway Marker.

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Location: Hougham Without, Dover, Kent, South East England, England, United Kingdom

Abbot's Cliff Sound Mirror

1. Folkestone to Dover loop on the Saxon Shore Way

2. Abbot's Cliff Walk – Folkestone Harbour loop from Dover Priory

3. Folkestone Harbour – Abbot's Cliff Walk loop from Folkestone

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