These castles were often the last refuges for resistance against the Romans when they invaded Britain in 43AD. Henry II used castles as a symbol of his power, a national power that went beyond even that of his most powerful subjects.
For more information about Dover Castle go to:
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/dover-castle/history/
www.dover-kent.co.uk/defence/castle_history.htm
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dover_Castle
www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/dover/dover_hist.php
www.infobritain.co.uk/dover_castle.htm
It was built during the reign of Henry II. The architect was Maurice the Engineer, that is to say, of the first stronghold. It was extended over the centuries. So, to answer the question: there was not one builder of the Dover Castle.
Dover castle is a concentric castle so it has two walls, it also has a dry ditch, drawbridge, towers and a wall walk. Please add to this
yes
100 walls
well, it is made up of bricks and cement
In Dover, England.
Stone.
1168
Henry the 111
It was not discovered, it was built
1180
go 2 google!!
The earliest castle at the site of Windsor Castle was built in 1070. The oldest building still there was built in 1154. So you might say it is 940, or 856, or just say about 900.
Because its a good military vantage point
It was built for defence purposes! by Nina x :) x
The population of Dover castle is 28,156.
Dover Castle !