Dover Castle
Dover Castle is situated in Kent and has been described as the "Key to England" due to its defensive significance throughout history.
The castle today
The castle, secret tunnels and surrounding land are now owned by English Heritage and the site is a major tourist attraction. The Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports is officially head of the castle, in his conjoint position of Constable of Dover Castle.
Related Topics:
English Heritage - Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports - Constable
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References
- Goodall, John, "Dover Castle and the Great Siege of 1216", Chateau Gaillard v.19 (2000) (the online version lacks the diagrams of the print version)
~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Early fortifications |
| ► | Henry II's castle |
| ► | The secret tunnels |
| ► | The castle today |
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