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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. [1] [2] Some writers say it is the largest castle in England, [3] a title also claimed by Windsor Castle. [4]
Dover Castle, the largest castle in England, [26] was founded in the 11th century. It has been described as the "Key to England" owing to its defensive significance throughout history. [27] [28] The castle was founded by William the Conqueror in 1066 and rebuilt for Henry II, King John, and Henry III. This expanded the castle to its current ...
St Mary sub Castro (i. e. "St Mary below the Castle"), or St Mary de Castro, or St Mary in Castro ("St Mary in the Castle"), is a church in the grounds of Dover Castle, Kent, south-east England. It is a heavily restored Anglo-Saxon structure, built next to a Roman lighthouse which became the church bell-tower.
Statham discusses every Warden of the Cinque Ports and Constable of Dover Castle from Odo de Bayeux to Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, of which includes an additional 26 individuals who may have or may have not held the position or one of similar standing. Covering a period from the Norman invasion of England in 1066 until 1895.
Dover (/ ˈ d oʊ v ər / DOH-vər) is a town and major ferry port in Kent, South East England.It faces France across the Strait of Dover, the narrowest part of the English Channel at 33 kilometres (21 mi) from Cap Gris Nez in France.
The Western Heights of Dover is a series of forts and ditches in Dover, England. They were created in the 18th and 19th centuries to augment the existing defences and protect the key port of Dover from both seaward and landward attack; by the start of the 20th century Dover Western Heights was collectively reputed to be the "strongest and most ...
Dover Castle: Concentric castle 12–13th century: Intact Adapted for modern warfare 18–19th centuries. [237] Eynsford Castle: Castle 12th century: Fragmentary ruins [238] Hever Castle: Fortified manor house 14th century: Restored Restored early 19th century, working portcullis. [239] Kingsgate Castle: Neo-romantic castle 18–19th century ...
Dover Castle in England, built to a concentric design. Castle design in Britain continued to change towards the end of the 12th century. [109] After Henry II mottes ceased to be built in most of England, although they continued to be erected in Wales and along the Marches. [110]