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Monument record TR 34 SW 2503 - Godsfoe Tower, Outer Curtain, Dover Castle
Summary
Godsfoe Tower is one of the series of towers in the western defences of Dover Castle, originating in the reign of King John (1199-1216), and unusually of square plan, possibly being used as a chamber tower with an adjacent hall. This tower is in the northern length of King John’s building campaign on the outer curtain early in the 13th century. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3238 4200 (5m by 7m) (2 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 English Heritage, 2014, Dover Castle Conservation Management Plan Volume 2 Gazetteer (Unpublished document).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.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Record last edited
Jul 2 2019 12:36PM