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  • Dover CastleKnown since the height of the Cinque Ports’ power as the ‘key to England’ and famous for the iconic ‘White Cliffs’.
  • Today, Dover is the world’s busiest international passenger port.
  • Its massive fortifications have been used in every phase of England’s history.
  • Overlooking the harbour are the vast grey walls of Dover Castle, enclosing a Saxon church and the ruins of a Roman lighthouse.
  • Visit the Maison Dieu housing and original 17th century Cinque Ports banner and also see the Bronze Age Boat in Dover Museum.

Did you know?

  • There are numerous monuments including those to Bleriot – the first man to fly the Channel and also Captain Webb – the first man to swim the Channel.
  • Samphire Hoe is made form Channel Tunnel spoil.

Contact Tel: 01304 245409
Website: www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk

 

Message from Lord Warden

Message from Lord Warden I was delighted to be asked by Her Majesty the Queen to take on the ancient offices of Lord Warden and Admiral of the Cinque Ports and Constable of Dover Castle, following such illustrious predecessors ....

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Cinque Ports DVD

Eminent historian and television presenter, Dr David Starkey, tells the story of the Cinque Ports from the origins of this unique organisation, nearly 1,000 years ago, to the present day.

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