Roman Pharos, Dover

Name: Roman Pharos
Address: Dover, United Kingdom

#29 among attractions in Dover

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Dover Castle is a medieval castle in Dover, Kent, England. It was founded in the 11th century and has been described as the "Key to England" due to its defensive significance throughout history. Some sources say it is the largest castle in England, a title also claimed by Windsor Castle. ()

Alternative names: Built: XII centuryCoordinates: 51°7'42"N, 1°19'24"E

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Roman Pharos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dover Castle, Dover Western Heights, St Mary in Castro, Knights Templar Church.

~120 ftNW
Museum, Forts and castles, Historical place
Dover Castle, Dover
1 min walk • Dover Castle, perched atop the iconic white cliffs of Dover, is a monumental testament to medieval architecture and English heritage. As one of the largest castles in England, it has been strategically significant since its initial construction in the 11th century.
1.2 miSW
Park
Dover Western Heights, Dover
30 min walk • The Western Heights of Dover are one of the most impressive fortifications in Britain. They comprise a series of forts, strong points and ditches, designed to protect the country from invasion.
~100 ftE
Church, Romanesque architecture
St Mary in Castro, Dover
1 min walk • St Mary sub Castro, or St Mary de Castro, often incorrectly "St Mary in Castro", is a church in the grounds of Dover Castle, Kent, south-east England. It is a heavily restored Saxon structure, built next to a Roman lighthouse which became the church bell-tower.
1 miSW
Ruins
Knights Templar Church, Dover
27 min walk • The Knights Templar Church in Dover is the ruins of a medieval church on Bredenstone hill, part of the Dover Western Heights in Kent, England. It has been designated by English Heritage as a scheduled monument.
0.5 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Mary's Church, Dover
13 min walk • The Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade II* listed Anglican church, a parish church in Dover, Kent, and is situated on Cannon Street in the town centre. There was a church on this site in Saxon times. It was largely rebuilt in the 19th century.
~1440 ftSW
Church
St James' Church, Dover
7 min walk • St James' Church is a ruined church in Dover, England. It was built in the 11th century and restored in the 19th century. Badly damaged in the Second World War, it is now preserved as a Grade II listed building.
0.5 miSW
Museum, History museum, Town
Dover Museum, Dover
13 min walk • Dover Museum is a museum in Dover, Kent, in south-east England.
1.4 miSW
Park
Western Heights LNR, Dover
37 min walk • Western Heights is a 51.7-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Dover in Kent. It is owned by Dover Town Council and managed by the White Cliffs Countryside Partnership.
0.7 miW
51°7'47"N • 1°18'24"E
Charlton Shopping Centre, Dover
19 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.5 miSW
Ship
Dover Bronze Age Boat, Dover
14 min walk • The Dover Bronze Age boat is one of fewer than 20 Bronze Age boats so far found in Britain. It dates to 1575–1520 BC, which may make it one of the oldest substantially intact boat in the world – though much older ships exist, such as the Khufu ship from 2500 BC.
0.6 miW
Church
St Edmund's Chapel, Dover
16 min walk • St Edmund's Chapel is a church in Dover, England, dedicated to St Edmund. It was completed in 1262 as a wayside chapel or chapel of rest for the cemetery for the poor beside the Maison Dieu, just outside the enclosed part of the medieval town, a short distance above Biggin Gate...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Roman Pharos?

Nearby attractions include Dubris, Dover (1 min walk), St Mary in Castro, Dover (1 min walk), Dover Castle, Dover (1 min walk), St James' Church, Dover (7 min walk).

How to get to Roman Pharos by public transport?

The nearest stations to Roman Pharos:

Bus

Eastern Docks • Lines: El450 (8 min walk)

Ferry

Dover 9 • Lines: Dover - Calais, Dover/Douvres - Calais (14 min walk)
Dover 8 • Lines: Dover - Calais, Dover/Douvres - Calais (14 min walk)

Train

Dover Priory (21 min walk)