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Saxon Church and Roman Pharos on Harold's Earthwork, Dover Castle, Kent, UK
Roman Pharos (watchtower or lighthouse) was 1 of 2 built in port of Dubris during reign of Emperor Claudius (AD 46, Aulus Plautius governor).
Other Pharos: replica remains known as the Bredenstone, Drop Redoubt, Western Heights.
Saxon Church of St Mary-in-Castro (King Lucius Church, St Mary-sub-Castro) to left of Pharos, pre 1020 AD, once used Pharos as belfry.
Restored by Victorian architect George Gilbert Scott in 1862 and by William Butterfield in 1888.
North door of nave often called the "Devil's Door".
"Harold's Earthwork" raised by King Henry III.
Listed Building and English Heritage site. Dover History.
More at:
http://doveruk.blogspot.com/2011/11/saxon-church-and-roman-pharos-on.html
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