What is recorded here
The Citadel is shown as a castle on the public map of Dover. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its mapped shape.
The Citadel in Dover was built by the British Army in the 19th century as a military fortress to strengthen coastal defenses. It is important as a historical example of military architecture and remains a notable landmark in Dover's strategic history.
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- Operator
- Dover Citadel Ltd
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