- Dover Castle, one of a number of castles in Kent overlooks the strategic port town of the same name. Founded in the 11th century, Dover Castle is more than just...
- Dover Castle has been a vitally important fortress throughout British history, and has for many years been nicknamed the ‘Key to England’.
- The History of Dover Castle. It was vital that Dover be fortified because it offered the shortest distance between England and mainland Europe.
- The Normans took control of Dover Castle from the Romans in 1066 and built a motte-and-bailey castle on the site.
- 'The Key to the Kingdom'. This imposing castle towers - quite literally - over the historic port of Dover, at the western end of the iconic White Cliffs.
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- The History of Dover Castle. Commanding the shortest sea crossing between England and the continent, Dover Castle has a long and immensely eventful history.
- First stop on any informative visit to Dover Castle should be the exhibitions and film show which sets the historic scene for the castle.
- 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.
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- 6. Henry II let his money roll to improve Dover Castle
- 10. Dover Castle played a crucial role for the Anglo-French Survey