Dover

The area around Dover has earned the name of ‘The Gateway of England’ through its position at the most south-easterly point of England.
Dover has played an important role in British history for more than 2,000 years. The hill-site was first utilised by the Ancient Britons and there are some interesting mounds maybe put up by Harold II.

In spite of extensive war damage and massive rebuilding, the town still has a number of beautiful old buildings.
Much of its antiquity has been carefully preserved and this is evident as the Maison Dieu, which was founded for the pilgrims in 1203.

Dover Priory (Dover College), off Biggin Street to Folkestone Road, was originally founded in 1130 as a monastery, the ancient buildings are in use by the school.

Lauristen Place – The Turnpike Posts mark the old route to the castle.

Moat Bulwark, Townwall Street and Marine Parade are the remains of 1540 fortifications.

St Edmund's Chapel, Priory Rd, dating from 1253,is the smallest church in England still in regular use.

Webb Memorial to Captain Matthew Webb was the first person to swim the English Channel in 1875.

Lauristen Place - Turnpike Posts mark the old route to the castle.

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