Deal Castle, Deal, Kent

Deal Castle was built in circa 1539-40 with the intention of covering safe anchorage of The Downs within Goodwin Sands. It was still in use by the military until after World War II. This site is now in the care of English Heritage (2010).

Location

Kent Deal

Period

Tudor (1485 - 1602)

Tags

castle attack defence invasion henry viii military victorian tudor (1485 - 1602) english heritage