What is recorded here
The Great Tower in Dover was built by the English in the 13th century as part of the town's defences, with significant medieval military importance. It is remembered as a key component of Dover Castle's outer fortifications, guarding the strategic White Cliffs of Dover.
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Photo: Peter Jeffery · CC BY-SA 2.0