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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Sandgate_CastleSandgate Castle - Wikipedia

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   Sandgate Castle is an artillery fort originally constructed by Henry VIII in Sandgate in Kent, between 1539 and 1540. It formed part of the King's Device programme to protect England against invasion from France and the Holy Roman Empire , and defended a vulnerable point along the coast.

2. www.kentarchaeology.org.uk › journal › 20Sandgate Castle, A.D. 1539-40 — Kent Archaeological Society

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   Jun 23, 2024 · Sandgate Castle, A.D. 1539-40. Articles Volume 20. 23 Jun. Written By KAS. PDF ... Kent Archaeological Society. Registered Charity 1176989. Documents Guidance Minutes

3. sandgatesociety.com › the-village-storyOur village - The Sandgate Society

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   Sandgate Castle, now a private dwelling, constructed by Henry V111 1539 – 1540 and visited by Queen Elizabeth 1 in 1542 and 1588 and Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in the late 1800s still dominates the seafront and reminds us of the historic importance of this bijoux coastal village. Sandgate has faced the threat of invasion three times ...

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   Sandgate Castle is an artillery fort originally constructed by Henry VIII in Sandgate in Kent, between 1539 and 1540. It formed part of the King’s Device programme to protect against invasion from France and the Holy Roman Empire, and defended vulnerable point along the coast. It comprised a central stone keep, with three towers and a ...

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5. www.kentarchaeology.org.uk › 21 › sandgate-castleSandgate Castle - Kent Archaeological Society

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   Jun 23, 2024 · The Queen had set out from Greenwich 14 July 1573, and having visited several of her nobility at their seats " reached her own house at Westenhanger 21 August On the morning of Tuesday the 25th she left this house, dined at Sandgate [Nichols erroneously has Sandown Castle], and was at Dover for supper." Tradition evidently errs in representing ...

6. castrumtocastle.com › english-castles › kentSandgate Castle | Folkestone, England | Ultimate guide of ...

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   Jan 11, 2022 · History of Sandgate Castle. Sandgate Castle is among those unique buildings constructed during the building programme, 1539. It was the only castle not built for defending a specific harbour but was used to guard the vulnerable beach between Folkestone and Dover. It was ideal for beaching ships and only 30 miles away from French Coast.

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   How old is Sandgate Castle?

   • Originally an artillery fort built by Henry VIII to protect against invasion from France and the Holy Roman Empire, Sandgate Castle dates back to 1539. You can’t go inside the Grade 1 listed building, but you can admire from the outside the Tudor architecture and Martello tower, which overlooks the beach.

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   Why was Sandgate Castle built?

   • Sandgate Castle is an artillery fort originally constructed by Henry VIII in Sandgate in Kent, between 1539 and 1540. It formed part of the King's Device programme to protect England against invasion from France and the Holy Roman Empire, and defended a vulnerable point along the coast.

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   Who owns Sandgate Castle?

   • In the 21st century, Sandgate remains in private ownership, and is protected under UK law as a grade I listed building. Sandgate Castle was built as a consequence of international tensions between England, France and the Holy Roman Empire in the final years of the reign of King Henry VIII.

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   Is Sandgate Castle open?

   • No, the Sandgate Castle is not open for visitors and can only be explored from outside. It stands tall along the coast, and you can explore its historical vibes for free from the town’s seafront if planning visiting Sandgate, Kent. Have you visited this castle before?

   Sandgate Castle | Folkestone, England | Ultimate guide of Castles

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   What happened to Sandgate Castle?

   • The remaining castle was restored between 1975 and 1979 by Peter and Barbara McGregor, who turned the keep into a private residence. In the 21st century, Sandgate remains in private ownership, and is protected under UK law as a grade I listed building.

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   Why was Sandgate built?

   • Sandgate was intended to defend a vulnerable point along the Kent cliffs, just west of Folkestone, where an enemy force could potentially land and make their way easily further inland. Sandgate’s construction was supervised by the Moravian engineer Stefan von Haschenperg, and Thomas Cockys and Richard Keys acted as commissioners for the project.

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8. historicengland.org.uk › listing › the-listSandgate Castle, Sandgate - 1005171 | Historic England

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   A Tudor artillery castle and martello tower known as Sandgate Castle, 124m south-west of St Paul’s Church. Sandgate Castle was built as an artillery castle by Henry VIII but was altered to form a Martello tower in the early 19th century. Artillery castles were constructed as strong stone defensive structures specifically to house heavy guns.