Dover Castle - Wikipedia
WEBDover 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.
History of Dover Castle - English Heritage
WEBDover 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 …
Dover Castle: History and Stories - English Heritage
WEBKnown as the ‘key to England’, this great fortress has played a crucial role in the defence of the realm for over nine centuries, a span equalled only by the Tower of London and Windsor Castle. Find out more about Dover Castle’s history below.
WEBDOVER CASTLE DOVER CASTLE KEEP Spur Redan Medieval tunnels St John’s Tower Norfolk Towers Inner bailey Fitzwilliam Gate Great tower Arthur’s Hall Bell Battery Avranches Tower Avranches Lower Flank Pencester Tower Four Gun Battery Horseshoe Bastion Pillbox Roman pharos Church of St Mary in …
Castle Floor Plans - Great Castles
WEBCastle Floor Plans. Most castles have similar features, though all are unique due to their location and the surrounding geography. Here, you will find floor plans to understand their impressive constructions.
Dover Castle, Operation Fortitude and D-Day - Historic UK
WEBJun 4, 2024 · Operating in clandestine conditions, Dover Castle played host to a significant and defining moment of the Second World War, an intelligence operation which helped simulate the necessary conditions to maximise the success of D-Day landings and ultimately begin the final fight for victory and liberation from tyranny.
Dover Castle | History & Facts | Britannica
WEBDover 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 - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMay 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 ...
(PDF) The Great Tower of Dover Castle: History, Architecture and ...
WEBIn 2007, Dr Gordon Higgott, after 18 years as a historic buildings inspector with English Heritage, became a senior investigator in its Research Department, where he collaborated on research into the history of Dover Castle and its Great Tower.
Dover Castle: A Fortress Through the Ages - Medieval Historia
WEBJun 16, 2023 · Role in World War II. Cold War Tunnels. Built to Last. In this article, we delve into the captivating history of Dover Castle, exploring its evolution from a Roman fort and lighthouse to a formidable medieval stronghold and its crucial role in the Napoleonic Wars, World War I, and World War II.