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Royal Military Canal

About Royal Military Canal

The Royal Military Canal was built between 1804 and 1809 as a strategic defence against invasion during the Napoleonic Wars (1793-1815) with France. This marker is at the easterly end of the Canal near Folkestone, and it stretches some 45km (28 miles) to Cliff End near Hastings.

The canal had a series of forts and guard posts designed to repel any forces attacking the beaches. At short distances, the canal has sharp kinks that enable defending troops to cross-fire on those trying to cross.

Access can be at many points, and the canal provides great walking and canoeing.

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Royal Military Canal, A259, Hythe, Kent CT21 5QH, United Kingdom

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