Dover Castle
Located in Dover, Dover District Coordinates: 51°07′46″ N 1°19′17″ E
- Local time
- UTC+00:00
- Europe/London · UTC+00:00
- Elevation
- 112 m
- above sea level
About Dover Castle
Dover Castle is a historic site. Location: Dover, Dover District.
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" because of its defensive significance throughout history. Some sources say it is the largest castle in England, a title also claimed by Windsor Castle.
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At a glance
- Built
- 1179
- Architectural style
- medieval architecture
- Heritage designation
- Grade I listed building, scheduled monument
Source: Wikidata
In comparison
- 25 sights and natural places within 10 km Roman Lighthouse, Swingate Transmitting Station, Tower 2
Nearby attractions & nature
Everything nearby-
Roman Lighthouse Historic site, Dover0.2 km SE
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Swingate Transmitting Station, Tower 2 Landmark, St. Margaret's At Cliffe1.4 km NE
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Swingate Transmitting Station, Tower 1 Landmark, St. Margaret's At Cliffe1.4 km NE
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Dover Prince of Wales Pier Lighthouse Landmark, Dover1.7 km S
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Dover Breakwater West End Lighthouse Landmark, Dover District1.9 km S
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Dover Breakwater Knuckle Lighthouse Landmark, Kent1.9 km SE
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Dover Admiralty Pier Lighthouse Landmark, Dover2.1 km S
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South Foreland Lighthouse Landmark, St. Margaret's At Cliffe3.7 km E
Nearest towns and villages
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Dover Town, Dover0.7 km SW
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Victoria Park Mews Village, Dover0.2 km SW
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Western Heights Neighbourhood, Dover1.6 km SW
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Clarendon Neighbourhood, Dover1.6 km W
Sources & licences
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