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Building record TR 34 SW 2486 - The Kings Gateway, Dover Castle
Summary
The inner bailey is the heart of the early medieval castle as constructed in the reign of Henry II (1154-1189), and has preserved much of its curtain walls, towers and gates to a remarkable degree. The King’s Gate was the principal entry from the former north gate into the castle. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available informaiton)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3243 4197 (20m by 21m) (8 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> English Heritage, 2014, Dover Castle Conservation Management Plan Volume 2 Gazetteer (Unpublished document). SKE52105.
<2> Johnathan Coad, 1995, English Heritage Book of Dover Castle and the Defences of Dover (Monograph). SKE52106.
<3> English Heritage, 2010, Inner Bailey, Dover Castle, Kent; Historic Buildings Report (Unpublished document). SKE31743.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SKE52105 Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2014. Dover Castle Conservation Management Plan Volume 2 Gazetteer. [Mapped feature: #102084 Kings Gate, ]
- <2> SKE52106 Monograph: Johnathan Coad. 1995. English Heritage Book of Dover Castle and the Defences of Dover.
- <3> SKE31743 Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2010. Inner Bailey, Dover Castle, Kent; Historic Buildings Report.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 2 2019 11:23AM