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DevinThese 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
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Who built the dover castles?
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.
What were the defenses of 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
Where there any battles at dover castle?
yes
How many walls does Dover castle have?
100 walls
What is dover castle made of?
well, it is made up of bricks and cement
