Monument record TR 34 SW 2489 - The western curtain wall of the inner bailey, Dover Castle

Summary

The curtain wall surrounding the inner bailey of Dover castle is part of the earliest Medieval works at the castle and though they were altered in the 18th and 19th centuries, much of the medieval material and their essential character has been preserved. The western part of the curtain extends from the King’s Gateway to the Palace Gate, and has three mural towers. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information).

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 3245 4193 (63m by 65m) (15 map features)
Map sheet TR34SW
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish DOVER, DOVER, KENT

Map

Type and Period (2)

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 English Heritage, 2014, Dover Castle Conservation Management Plan Volume 2 Gazetteer (Unpublished document).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> John Bereblock, 1570, John Bereblock's view of Dover Castle (Cartographic materials). SKE52107.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1>XY Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2014. Dover Castle Conservation Management Plan Volume 2 Gazetteer. [Mapped feature: #102095 West curtain, ]
  • <2> Monograph: Johnathan Coad. 1995. English Heritage Book of Dover Castle and the Defences of Dover.
  • <3> Cartographic materials: John Bereblock. 1570. John Bereblock's view of Dover Castle.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 2 2019 11:29AM