Dover Castle is situated at Dover, Kent and has been described as the “Key to England” due to its defensive significance throughout history. This is suggested on the basis of the unusual pattern of the earthworks which don’t seem to be a perfect fit for the medieval castle, although archaeological excavation at the Castle has found no evidence of prehistoric activity. The site also contained one of Dover’s two 80 foot (24 m) high Roman lighthouses (or Pharoses), one of which still survives. On the site is a classic montrol (campsite) where the Normans landed after their victorious conquest. The castle, secret tunnels and surrounding land are now owned by English Heritage and the site is a major tourist attraction. The Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports is officially head of the castle, in his conjoint position of Constable of Dover Castle, and the Deputy Constable has his residence in Constable’s Gate. Interesting historical travel destinations.
England GPS travel coordinates: 51° 7′ 46.92″ N, 1° 19′ 17.04″ E
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Braga Castle was located in the city of Braga, freguesia of São João do Souto, District of Braga, in Portugal, but only a small section remains today. Braga is a city with over 2,000 years of history, and as an important administrative centre (civil and religious), its defences have undergone various phases of construction. Braga sightseeing tours.
GPS travel locations: 41° 33′ 3.6″ N, 8° 25′ 26.4″ W
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Cardiff Castle is a medieval castle and Victorian revival mansion, transformed from a Roman fort, in the capital of Wales. Nice Wales tourist location.
Cardiff Castle GPS coordinates: 51°28′56.47″N, 03°10′52.39″W
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