Castles in England
Dover Castle in the county of Kent, England, is known as the key or gateway to England due to its importance in the history of defense.
It is located alongside the straits of Dover at the point of the shortest crossing between England and France. An active base in both World Wars it has also been designated an atomic bomb control centre, in the event of World War III.
Rochester Castle stands on a bank of the River Medway in South East England.
Built in the 12th century the castle survived two large medieval sieges and famously escaped being blown up by using the pig fat from 40 swine as an explosive. One of oldest surviving Norman castles in England; Rochester has been instrumental in protecting the southeast coast from invasion.
Windsor Castle is sited in the county of Berkshire in England, near the River Thames.
Probably the most well known medieval castles in the world, it is one of the official residences of the Queen and has been long associated with the British Royal family. Originally made of wood, it was built by William the Conqueror to guard the approach to London and is now a major tourist attraction.