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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Dover_CastleDover Castle - Wikipedia

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   Dover Castle is a medieval castle in Dover, Kent, England and is Grade I listed. It was founded in the 11th century and has been described as the "Key to England" due to its defensive significance throughout history. Some writers say it is the largest castle in England, a title also claimed by Windsor Castle.

   • Built: 12th century
   • Owner: English Heritage

   • Built by: Henry II

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3. www.english-heritage.org.uk › places › dover-castleVisit Dover Castle | English Heritage

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   Explore the iconic fortress that witnessed royal intrigue, sieges and Dunkirk evacuation. Discover the medieval Great Tower, the underground hospital, the Roman lighthouse and more.

   • Location: Castle Hill, Dover, CT16 1HU, Kent

   • Phone: 0370 333 1181

4. www.english-heritage.org.uk › visit › placesHistory of Dover Castle | English Heritage

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   Learn about the history and stories of Dover Castle, a medieval fortress that commands the Strait of Dover and commands the Channel. Explore its origins as a Roman lighthouse, its development by Henry II and his successors, its sieges and defences, and its role in the Wars of the Roses and the Civil War.

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6. www.worldhistory.org › Dover_CastleDover Castle - World History Encyclopedia

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   May 16, 2018 · Dover Castle, located in the southern county of Kent, is one of the largest castles in England and one of the first to have concentric defensive walls. First built in 1066 CE by William the Conqueror to help prevent anyone repeating his own invasion, the castle was largely rebuilt in stone and a massive keep added by Henry II in the latter half ...

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7. www.britannica.com › topic › Dover-CastleDover Castle | History & Facts | Britannica

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   Dover Castle, medieval fortified castle complex in Dover, Kent, England, looking over the English Channel at the crossing’s narrowest point from a height of 375 feet (114 m) above sea level. It has defended England since the beginning of the Common Era and is one of the largest castles in the country.

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   Is Dover Castle a castle?

   • Dover Castle is a medieval castle in Dover, Kent, England and is Grade I listed. It was founded in the 11th century and has been described as the "Key to England" due to its defensive significance throughout history. Some writers say it is the largest castle in England, a title also claimed by Windsor Castle.

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   Who owns Dover Castle?

   • The Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports is officially head of the castle, in his conjoint position of Constable of Dover Castle, and the Deputy Constable has his residence in Constable's Gate. In October 2021, the castle was one of 142 sites across England to receive part of a £35 million grant from the government's Culture Recovery Fund.

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   Why is Dover Castle important?

   • Rising above the famous White Cliffs, Dover Castle is an icon of England. Built soon after 1066, this mighty fortress has been the site of royal intrigue and epic sieges and was the centre of the crucial effort to evacuate hundreds of thousands of Allied troops from the beach of Dunkirk.

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   When was Dover Castle built?

   • The site of Dover castle had already caught the eye of previous builders and had been used from the Iron Age as a fort, by the Romans in the 1st century CE as the location of a lighthouse, and there was a Saxon church of Saint Mary there, built c. 1000 CE.

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9. www.historyhit.com › locations › dover-castlDover Castle - History and Facts | History Hit

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   Apr 15, 2021 · About Dover Castle. Dover Castle has been a vitally important fortress throughout British history, and has for many years been nicknamed the ‘Key to England’. Its location is a central aspect of this legacy – perched high on the England’s coastal white cliffs overlooking the shortest crossing between the island and mainland Europe, the ...

10. www.english-heritage.org.uk › visit › placesDover Castle: History and Stories | English Heritage

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    The Fall of France. D-Day Deception. Collection Highlights. Dover Castle: History and Stories. Commanding the shortest sea crossing between England and the continent, Dover Castle has a long and immensely eventful history.