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Dover Castle
| Dover Castle | |
|---|---|
| Dover, Kent, England | |
 Aerial panorama of the castle | |
  Dover Castle | |
| Coordinates | 51°07′47″N 1°19′17″E / 51.1297°N 1.3214°E |
| Type | Norman castle |
| Site information | |
| Owner | English Heritage |
| Condition | Intact |
| Site history | |
| Built | 12th century |
| Built by | Henry II |
| Events | First Barons' War |
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" due to its defensive significance throughout history.[1][2] Some writers say it is the largest castle in England,[3] a title also claimed by Windsor Castle.[4]
- ^ Kerr, Nigel (1984). A Guide to Norman Sites in Britain. Granada. p. 44. ISBN 0-586-08445-2.
- ^ Broughton, Bradford B. (1988). Dictionary of Medieval Knighthood and Chivalry. Greenwood Press. p. 102. ISBN 0-313-25347-1.
- ^ Cathcart King, David J. (1983). Catellarium Anglicanum: An Index and Bibliography of the Castles in England, Wales and the Islands. Volume I: Anglesey–Montgomery. Kraus International Publications. p. 230.
- ^ "10 Largest Castles in the World". Retrieved 2019-03-03.
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