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	Dover - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		At the 2001 census, the town of Dover proper had a population of 28,156 inhabitants, while the population of the whole urban area of Dover, as calculated by the Office for National Statistics, was 39,078 inhabitants.
		The town is the administrative centre of the Dover district.
		In 1216, Dover was attacked by the French and successfully defended by Hubert de Burgh.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dover (656 words)

	Dover (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Dover is a major English Channelchannel port in the EnglandEnglish county of Kent.
		Dover is represented in Parliament by the Labour Party (UK)Labour MP Gwyn Prosser/.
		Dover Auto World is proud to host its Second Annual Car and Truck Show at their dealership at 5 Dover Point Road in Dover, on Sunday, June 5.
	www.infothis.com /find/Dover (1363 words)

	DOVER WESTERN HEIGHTS DEFENCES
		Western Heights is the area of high ground to the west of Dover, overlooking the town and Dover Castle and the first earthwork defences were started in 1779.
		The most important structures were The Citadel, North Centre Bastion and Drop Redoubt, connected by a series of deep dry ditches, four miles in all, which were built in the period 1800 to 1810 as part of the defences against French invasion of the south coast.
		The Western Heights Preservation Society is dedicated to restoring as much of the structure as possible and to helping prevent any further destruction.
	www.ecastles.co.uk /wheights.html (225 words)

	White Cliffs Country - Heritage - The Western Heights
		To defend the vitally important town and port of Dover, simple earthwork batteries were thrown up around the town and on the Western Heights to supplement the now much outdated Medieval Castle.
		Dover Museum, Market Square, Dover also holds a substantial amount of information on the Western Heights including plans, maps and photos, and stocks both of the above books in the museum shop.
		Observers at Dover could see Napoleon’s great armies massing at Boulogne and since 1779 defences had been under construction on the Western Heights to defend this 'front line' town.
	www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk /heritage/westernheights.asp (1310 words)

	Dover Western Heights : Dover Western Heights : South East Region : Local Investigations : Landscape Detectives : ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Its had two main functions: firstly, to accommodate a field army capable of fighting an invasion force and, secondly, to provide a stronghold which the French would have to assault if they were to capture the port and use it as a bridgehead to bring in more troops and supplies.
		Change and addition to the Western Heights continued until the military handed the fortifications over to the civil authorities in 1956.
		The Western Heights can be viewed from several public footpaths around its perimeter, although most of the fortress is not accessible because of its overgrown and dangerous condition.
	amaxus.english-heritage.org.uk /server/show/nav.1251 (595 words)

	Dover - free-definition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Regular ferry services operate from Dover to Calais and Dunkerque.
		As of 2004, services to other ports no longer operate, although Hoverspeed offers an Ostend service that combines its catamaran route to Calais with a bus to Ostend.
		Dover is represented in Parliament by the Labour MP Gywn Prosser.
	www.free-definition.com /Dover.html (499 words)

	Western Heights, Kent at War, Western Heights (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Most people know Dover Castle on the Eastern Heights overlooking the Docks but fewer people are aware of the fortifications on the Western Heights across on the other side of the valley.
		With Britain at war again with France in 1793 it was agreed that major fortifications should be built on the Western Heights including two forts connected by a deep defensive ditch and a bastion covering the ground between the forts.
		Marked footpaths run across the heights and a number of short or longer options are available for viewing the area.
	www.yourcounty.co.uk /freetime/archive/discover/westernheights.html (353 words)

	Order your Kent brochure
		Dover has it all and would love to share it with you.
		The Grand Shaft is open in the summer and there are events at the Western Heights throughout the year (see www.dover-western-heighs.org).
		In the town is the Dover Museum located in the Market Square with the worlds oldest sea going boat, a Bronze Age boat found round the corner from the museum in 1992.
	www.theukexperience.com /ib/accept_order_rg.asp?RGDestID=35&Link=IB (441 words)

	Dover
		At one time another lighthouse was situated on the Western Heights across the other side of the town overlooking the liner terminal - this from a fragment of tile stamped CLBR (Classis Britannica).
		The presence of two lighthouses, one on either side of the port and town indicates that they were intended to show the way to the harbour.
		This was made of clay and rubble and covered the remains of the house, preserving it and its trompe l'oeil architectural wall paintings.
	www.favonius.com /romans/dover.htm (655 words)

	Links (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Dover Town Centre Management - "The effective co-ordination of private and public sector interests, working in partnership, to create a successful Town Centre - for the benefit of all".
		Western Heights Preservation Society - High on the hill at Dover above the town's ancient harbour and to the west of its famous mediaeval castle lies a system of fortifications dating back to the 1780's.
		Dover Soul - the Soul of Dover, a 6th Year student project website that has taken on a life of its own.
	www.ccmt.org.uk /links.htm (652 words)

	Dover Detainees Visitor Group - Background Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Dover Detainee Visitor Group is a voluntary organisation committed to helping Immigration Act Detainees at Dover Immigration and Removal Centre.
		The Dover Immigration and Removal Centre, holding up to 310 men, is situated in the old Borstal on the Western Heights, Dover, Kent.
		The show-piece Yarlswood in Buckinghamshire was half destroyed by fire on 14th February 2002 before it was fully commissioned.
	www.ddvg.org.uk /Background.htm (634 words)

	Saving Western heights (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Also, Dover Castle probably gets priority treatment as far as Dover is concerned because it is incredibly popular (justifiably so) and it is a massive source of revenue for EH which must contribute to the maintenance and development of the Castle and provide finances for other properties.
		To put it in a nutshell, if people came to Dover to visit Western Heights (and the Castle because the two are inexorably linked), and as a consequence of this money is spent in the town and the two carparks at the Heights are overflowing then 'they' will have to do something about it.
		The above pictures were taken by the Dover Express in August 1971 and show members of a voluntary organisation working for the British Trust and Conservation Corps, hard at work clearing scrub from the ditches in the hope that their efforts will contribute to getting Ancient Monument status for the Heights fortifications.
	members.tripod.com /JeffHowe/Saving.htm (588 words)

	Dover Western Heights - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Over US$140,000 has been donated since the drive began on 19 August.
		First given earthworks during the American Civil War, the high ground west of Dover, now called Dover Western Heights, was properly fortified in 1804 when Lieutenant-Colonel William Twiss built the Citadel at the western end, North Centre Bastion to the north, and Drop Redoubt overlooking the town.
		The unique triple spiral staircase, the Grand Shaft, linked barracks on the hill to the town below.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dover_Western_Heights (164 words)

	DOVER
		On the hills overlooking Dover town and the port is the castle dating back to Henry II (1100).
		Sitting beside Dover Castle are the White Cliffs of Dover, which stretch for five miles.
		On the opposite side of the cliffs are the Weston Heights.
	www.londontaxitour.com /london-taxi-tour-outside-london-dover.htm (252 words)

	The Knights Templar at Dover (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Situated high on the Western heights above Dover, hidden by trees from the thousands of drivers that pass every day on their way to catch ferrys to Calais, lie the exposed footings of the round Templar church.
		As you head toward Dover on the A20 you reach a roundabout.
		The first exit off this roundabout is signed Western Heights on a small local info sign.
	www.thecyberfarm.com /templars/templarbritain/dover/doverhome.htm (378 words)

	wiki/Dover Western Heights Definition / wiki/Dover Western Heights Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		First given earthworks A siege is a prolonged military blockade and assault of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering by force or attrition.
		Sieges usually involve surrounding the target and blocking the provision of supplies, typically coupled with artillery bombardment, sapping and mining to reduce fortifications....
		[click for more] during the American Civil War, the high ground west of Dover, now called Dover Western Heights, was properly fortified in 18041804 is a leap year starting on Sunday.
	www.elresearch.com /wiki/Dover_Western_Heights (293 words)

	Western Heights Defences Hotels. Hotels near Western Heights Defences - Accommodation UK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		All our discount Western Heights Defences hotels are specially selected with guaranteed low internet rates for all our England and UK hotels.
		From a cheap Western Heights Defences hotel, to 4 and 5 star Western Heights Defences hotels with special offers, you are sure to find the best Western Heights Defences hotel Accommodation for you.
		The modern Ramada Hotel Dover is set in a quiet location with landscaped gardens surrounding it, alongside the A2, between Dover and Canterbury and is just a five minute drive to Dover's Ferry and Hover Ports, the Castle, town and the world famous White Cliffs.
	www.picturesofengland.com /England/Kent/Dover/Western_Heights_Defences/hotels (1122 words)

	dobur corrected for dover (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		In the 20th century Dover became the centre of English Channel defense during World War I. And during World War II the town was repeatedly bombarded by German bombers and long-range guns.
		10 to 20% of all internet queries that contain variant spellings to the resources they were really looking for; in this case "dover" resources.
		If you would like to add to the content of this site, or if you are interested in supporting the efforts of misytped.info by placing your product information on all of the variant dover pages, please contact mistype@gmail.com for details.
	www.mistyped.info /dobur.htm (641 words)

	Pictures of Western Heights Defences, Dover, Kent, England. Western Heights Defences hotels, accommodation, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The Western Heights in Dover are remains of fortifications built mainly during the Napoleonic Wars when England was under a real threat of being invaded by France.
		The shaft was built as the only way for troops to move between the Western Heights and the seafront and it has been described as an architectural marvel.
		The white cliffs of Dover, the view that has stirred the hearts of English travellers for centuries.
	www.picturesofengland.com /England/Kent/Dover/Western_Heights_Defences (630 words)

	Dover Guest House Accommodation - Guest House Accommodation and Lodgings Dover England UK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Contact Us Western Heights open all the year round.
		Western Heights and Grand Shaft - Extensive coastal fortifications, which date from the late 1700's to early 1800's with commanding views over the Channel and Dover.
		Carved into the hillside it is one of the strongest and largest fortresses in the country.
	www.brguest.co.uk /westernheights.html (133 words)

	Ramada Hotel Dover Kent
		Speedferries is the newest company to sail from Dover, but instead of sailing to Calais, they sail the the lovely French coastal Town of Boulogne.
		When it was first announced in 2003 that there would be a re-introduction of the service, the people and businesses of Boulogne have gone to great expense to make sure that all visitors would be made to feel welcome and enjoy once again, visiting Boulogne.
		Like Dover, it is very close to the Town, so visiting it is a pleasure not a drudge.
	www.ramadadover.co.uk /speedferries.html (394 words)

	WESTERN HEIGHTS DROP REDOUBT (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Part of the Western Heights defences which also comprise The Citadel and North Centre Bastion, St Martin's Battery and Citadel Batteries as well as the Grand Shaft Stairs.
		The dry ditch that led to the North Entrance is still there, but a road now cuts through part of it.
		On the eastern side of Western Heights overlooking Dover.
	ecastles.co.uk /wheightsdrop.html (127 words)

	reports of the Dover Society Meeting
		Former chairman Terry Sutton was called upon to fill the gap left as a result of the non attendance of the visiting speaker.
		He opted to talk about the various men (and one woman) who over the years had held the dual appointments of Lord Wardens of the Cinque Ports and Constables of Dover Castle.
		Despite attrocious weather there was a good attendance at The Dover Society's public meeting at St Mary's parish centre on Monday.
	www.doversociety.homestead.com /reports.html (141 words)

	Dover Bed and Breakfast Accommodation - Quality Guest House, Lodgings and Hotel Accommodation in Dover
		Famous for its White Cliffs, Dover is a thriving Channel Port, with a wealth of History.
		Explore the Western Heights and the Langdon Cliffs; visit the magnificent Norman Castle and the Museum, housing the Bronze-Age-Boat.
		All content and information is © Dover Guest House Association and to the individuals listed and may not be reproduced without written consent.
	www.doveraccommodation.co.uk (252 words)

	noborder.org \| 19.10: demonstration against detention in dover (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Those who choose to remain will picket the Dover removal/detention centre and there will be actions.
		The Dover removals centre and Sangatte camp.They stand on opposite sides of the channel and both symbolise the incredible injustice that faces refugees.
		Whilst holiday-makers pass by, men, women and children are forced into a deadly game that may cost them limbs and often their lives.
	www.noborder.org /item_archive.php?id=151 (1210 words)

	Dictionary of Meaning www.mauspfeil.net
		First given Siege earthworks during the American Civil War, the high ground west of Dover, now called '''Dover Western Heights''', was properly fortified in 1804 when Lieutenant-Colonel William Twiss built the Citadel at the western end, North Centre Bastion to the north, and Drop Redoubt overlooking the town.
		Much of the site is open as a country park, though the barracks have been demolished, the Grand Shaft is only open occasionally, and the Citadel is now a Young Offenders Institution and so is off limits.
		There you find a list of all editors and the possibility to edit the original text of the article Dover Western Heights.
	www.mauspfeil.net /Dover_Western_Heights.html (210 words)

	Whats-on (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		It was used for club nights, parties, and rallies and on more than one occasion as accommodation for riders passing through the port of Dover.
		Eventually the local council forced the rent up to such a level that it was no longer a viable proposition and the clubhouse had to go.
		This was 1972 and the club moved its headquarters to the Old Endeavour Pub in London Road, Dover and is still there.
	freespace.virgin.net /sixtynine.mcc/History.htm (358 words)

	Dover Soul - The Soul of Dover
		Enjoy your visit and please explore the many facilities and information we have to offer on this Dover website, and enjoy your time with us.
		Dover Soul is part of a series of websites built by Terry Cleaver of Dover Soul Media.
		For more information on Dover Soul Media please contact us by clicking on the "Contact Form" in the main navigation bar - thank you.
	doversoul.tripod.com (206 words)

	The Messenger, December 1999, No. 567
		Adult members of the congregation are being invited to contribute towards Christmas gifts for the inmates at the Young Offender Institution on Dover’s Western Heights.
		This is being organised by Shirley Dowle who is hoping to provide Christmas presents for the homeless, and she would be pleased to receive any donations as soon as possible.
		Thanks to everyone who supported the Hythe Town Band concert at Dover Town Hall last month which raised more than £400, and we hope those who attended the two performances of the MAD production last night and the night before had a good time.
	www.londonroad.ukf.net /messenger/1999_12.htm (1865 words)

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