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Architectural Heritage
Dover Castle
Location, location, location!

Castles were originally built to protect conquered territory and act as a strategic stronghold.

In Dover's case the fortress has been of particular importance for over 2000 years. This is mainly because of its strategic position, in defending the southeast coast against attacks from European powers.

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