Dover Castle
"Dover
Castle, from its commanding position at the narrowest
part of the English Channel, has for many centuries
occupied one of the most prominent positions among the
fortresses of England. It stands upon a chalk knoll to
the east of the town, and by nature and art is
practically severed from the adjacent land, whether high
or low. From traces, which are now almost entirely
obliterated, it is concluded that a Celtic defence
primarily existed upon the summit; this was followed
after A.D. 42 by a Roman station, the chief remains of
which are to-day embodied in the well-known Pharos, a
companion probably to that erected in A.D. 40 by
Caligula upon the Gallic shore."
Extract from "British Castles" (Open Library)
Dover Castle is a English Heritage property with free entry for English Heritage members.
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Address:
Dover Castle,
Harold's Road,
Dover,
Kent CT16 1HU
Website:
www.english-heritage.org.uk
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Some of the best castles...... |
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England: Bodiam Castle. |
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| England:
Windsor Castle. |
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| England:
Tintagel Castle |
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| Scotland:
Edinburgh Castle |
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