The Keep, Dover Castle, Dover, Kent
The strategic importance of Dover has long been recognised. The great Keep, built in the 1180s by King Henry II to provide both security and accomodation, was the strongpoint of the medieval Castle. It remained a military site until the end of World War II. This property is now in the care of English Heritage (2010).
Location
Kent DoverPeriod
Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)Themes
