Dungeness

Dungeness is the headland of a shingle beach on the Romney Marsh in Kent, England. It is also given to a "village" situated along the beach: and to an important ecological site on the same location.

Defence uses

The beach and marshes have been used for military training and there are marked Danger areas.

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Acoustic mirrors

Denge is the site of a set of acoustic mirrors, known as the "Listening Ears". Built between 1928 and 1930, the three massive concrete structures were an early warning system that aimed to detect invading forces by focusing sound waves. The site was chosen as being one of the quietest in Britain. Their different forms are evidence of their experimental nature; they were not particularly effective and were abandoned when radar became available. English Heritage and English Nature have joined forces to provide public access to the site.

Related Topics:
Acoustic mirror - Early warning system - Sound wave - Radar - English Heritage - English Nature

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Operation Pluto

In 1944 some of the world's first submarine oil pipelines were laid between Dungeness and France in Operation Pluto.

Related Topics:
1944 - Operation Pluto

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