Walmer

Walmer is in Dover District, Kent in England: located on the coast, the parish of Walmer is 6 miles (10 km) north-east of Dover. Largely residential, its coastline and castle attract many visitors. It has a population of 6,693 (2001).

Walmer Castle

Walmer Castle and its beautiful formal gardens are a major attraction for visitors. The official residence of Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports since the 18th Century, the building is now an English Heritage property and features a collection of memorabilia of the Duke of Wellington, of the Battle of Waterloo fame, who made Walmer his home for 23 years.

Related Topics:
Walmer Castle - English Heritage - Duke of Wellington - Battle of Waterloo

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The Castle was built in 1540 as one of three on the Kent coast by orders of Henry VIII.

Related Topics:
1540 - Henry VIII

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