Building record TR 34 SW 2509 - Constables gate, tower, barbican and residence outer curtain wall, Dover Castle

Summary

The constables tower, located on the south western side of the outer curtain at Dover Castle was constructed in the 1220s to replace the northern gateway. It originally consisted of a D shaped tower which was constructed during the reign of King John (1199-1216) but was modified after the siege of 1216 to form a heavily fortified gateway which was protected by the outer moat and a drawbridge which linked with a stone causeway. In addition to its function as a fortified gate, it was also the official residence of the General Commanding Officer/Deputy Constable it has had a domestic and ceremonial function for many years. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 3237 4194 (18m by 37m) (19 map features)
Map sheet TR34SW
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish DOVER, DOVER, KENT

Map

Type and Period (4)

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 English Heritage, 2014, Dover Castle Conservation Management Plan Volume 2 Gazetteer (Unpublished document).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.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2014. Dover Castle Conservation Management Plan Volume 2 Gazetteer. [Mapped feature: #102185 Constables Gate, ]
  • <2> Monograph: Johnathan Coad. 1995. English Heritage Book of Dover Castle and the Defences of Dover.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 3 2019 11:10AM