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Castle Hill, Dover, Kent, CT16 1HU. Book Online Save 15%. 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.
Dover Castle. Coordinates: 51.1297°N 1.3214°E. 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.
Dover Castle commands the Strait of Dover, the shortest sea crossing between England and continental Europe, a position of strategic importance throughout history. Castle Hill was shaped into massive defences capped by medieval walls and towers and later, from the mid 18th century, by the earthworks of a garrisoned infantry and artillery fortress.
May 16, 2018 · Dover Castle Keep. Nilfanion (CC BY-SA) 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 ...
Dover Castle, Kent, England, U.K. 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.
Dover Castle is a great day out for all the family. We spent most of the day here. The Great Castle Tower, War tunnels, regiment museum, WW 1 Command post, The Saxon church, all worth spending time at.
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.
