What is special about Dover Castle?

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. Some writers say it is the largest castle in England, a title also claimed by Windsor Castle.



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As a result of its decisive position, Dover has always been a military and garrison town: the iconic Dover Castle has guarded the town for centuries. In Dover one can also find extensive remains of Roman forts, Napoleonic forts and defences from both the World Wars when Dover was Britain's Frontline Town.

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Dover Castle is in Dover, Kent. It was actually used as a military fortress and it has been described as the Key to England due to its defensive significance throughout history.

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Dover Cliffs are a potent symbol, as we know from last week's VE Day celebrations. But their significance extends beyond Dame Vera's blue birds. Alba is the Latin for white: down the years these cliffs have represented hope, purity, resistance, and survival.

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Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world and has been the family home of British kings and queens for almost 1,000 years. It is an official residence of Her Majesty The Queen and is still very much a working royal palace today, home to around 150 people.

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