History of Dover - Wikipedia
WEBThe History of Dover, because of the town's proximity to the Continent begins when Stone Age people crossed what was then a land bridge, before the opening up of the English Channel. Since then, successive invasions of peoples have taken place.
Dover - Wikipedia
WEBDover (/ ˈ d oʊ v ər / DOH-vər) is a town and major ferry port in Kent, South East England. It faces France across the Strait of Dover, the narrowest part of the English Channel at 33 kilometres (21 mi) from Cap Gris Nez in France. It lies …
The History of Dover - Dover Museum
WEBThis brief history of Dover has been divided into historical periods : Saxon Dover : From the fifth century onwards, when Dover, then known as DOFRAS, became a major settlement in the new Kingdom of Kent. 20th Century Dover : Dover in the First World War, Second World War and the Cold War.
White Cliffs of Dover - Wikipedia
WEBThe White Cliffs of Dover are the region of English coastline facing the Strait of Dover and France. The cliff face, which reaches a height of 350 feet (110 m), owes its striking appearance to its composition of chalk accented by streaks of black flint, deposited during the Late Cretaceous.
White Cliffs of Dover - History and Facts | History Hit
WEBJun 11, 2021 · The history of Britain is intricately linked with the White Cliffs. The first recorded description of Dover describes the scene that Julius Caesar saw in 55 BC when, with two legions of soldiers, he arrived near Dover looking for a suitable landing place for the Roman invasion.
Dover Castle | History & Facts | Britannica
WEBDover Castle, medieval fortified castle complex in Dover, Kent, England, looking over the English Channel at the crossing’s narrowest point from a height of 375 feet (114 m) above sea level. It has defended England since the beginning of the Common Era and is one of the largest castles in the country.
Dover Castle - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMay 16, 2018 · Dover Castle, located in the southern county of Kent, is one of the largest castles in England and one of the first to have concentric defensive walls. First built in 1066 CE by William the Conqueror to help prevent anyone repeating his own invasion, the castle was largely rebuilt in stone and a massive keep added by Henry II in the latter half ...
History of Dover Castle - English Heritage
WEBDover Castle commands the Strait of Dover, a position of strategic importance throughout history. Castle Hill was shaped into massive defences capped by medieval walls and towers and from the mid 18th century, by the earthworks of a garrisoned infantry and artillery fortress.
Visit Dover Castle - English Heritage
WEBRising above the famous White Cliffs and renowned as 'the Key to England', Dover Castle boasts an eventful 2000-year history. Built soon after 1066, this mighty fortress has been the site of royal intrigue and epic sieges.
Dover | England, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEB6 days ago · Dover, town (parish) and seaport on the Strait of Dover, Dover district, administrative and historic county of Kent, southeastern England. It is situated on the English Channel at the mouth of a valley in the chalk uplands that form the …
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