Sandgate Castle

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Sandgate Castle was one of Henry VIII's Device Forts. Built in 1539 near Sandgate, Kent, its exposed location has led to much damage by storm tides. Converted to a Martello Tower in the early 1800s, it is now in private ownership, open by arrangement with the Castle Gallery antique shop.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandgate_Castle
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Coordinates:   51°4'24"N   1°8'55"E
This article was last modified 14 years ago