Walmer Castle

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walmer castle

Location
Walmer, Kent, United Kingdom
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Built
16th century

Walmer Castle is an artillery fort originally constructed by Henry VIII 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 the strategically important Downs anchorage off the English coast.
In the 21st century, Walmer Castle is run as a tourist attraction by English Heritage. The interior of the castle displays a range of historical objects and pictures associated with the property.

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