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

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   Rising above the famous White Cliffs and renowned as 'the Key to England', Dover Castle boasts an eventful 2000-year history. Discover the Roman Pharos, the oldest surviving lighthouse in the country and one of the oldest in the world, once guiding Roman ships across the English Channel.

2. 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.

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

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   History of Dover Castle. Dover Castle commands the Strait of Dover, a position of strategic importance throughout history. Castle Hill was shaped into massive defences capped by medieval walls and towers and from the mid 18th century, by the earthworks of a garrisoned infantry and artillery fortress.

4. www.english-heritage.org.uk › visit › placesDover Castle Prices and Opening Times - English Heritage

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   Dover Castle. Address: Castle Hill, Dover, Kent, CT16 1HU. Telephone: 0370 333 1181. Prices and Opening Times for Dover Castle.

5. 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.

6. www.worldhistory.org › DoveDover 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.

7. historicengland.org.uk › listing › the-listDover Castle, Dover - 1019075 - Historic England

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   Due to its strategically important position overlooking the Straits of Dover and the shortest route to the Continent, the medieval royal castle at Dover developed from its presumed origins an Iron Age hillfort to become one of the most elaborate and heavily defended fortresses in Europe.