Deal Castle, Military castle in Deal, England.
The stone fortress features a circular layout with a central courtyard, surrounded by defensive walls and bastions overlooking the English Channel.
King Henry VIII ordered the construction of Deal Castle in 1539 as part of the Device Forts system to protect England from French invasion.
The castle maintains exhibitions and displays that demonstrate the evolution of British coastal defense strategies from the Tudor period to modern times.
English Heritage operates guided tours through the castle chambers, tunnels, and battlements from March to October, with reduced winter opening hours.
The castle structure incorporates the shape of a Tudor Rose when viewed from above, with six circular bastions extending from a central round keep.
Location: Deal
Inception: 1539
Made from material: Kentish ragstone, Caen stone
Operator: English Heritage
Part of: Device Forts
Address: Victoria Road, Deal CT14 7BA CT14 7BA
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/deal-castle
GPS coordinates: 51.21850,1.40390
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:45
These fortifications represent military architecture from different periods. From the Alhambra in Spain to Malbork Castle in Poland, these structures demonstrate defense techniques and strategic planning. The collection spans Crusader castles, coastal fortresses, and mountain strongholds from Europe to Asia.
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