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Could this civil war have toppled England? The battle for Dover Castle
Bad kings, backstabbing barons and the battle for Dover Castle. Find out more about the siege that saved medieval England
- Dr David Musgrove, FSA
Published: January 23, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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Is the battle for Dover Castle the siege that saved medieval England?
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Often called 'the forgotten invasion', life for the average English person would look very different now if this fortress had fallen to the French in 1216–17.
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In 2024, English Heritage opened an interactive exhibition, Dover Castle Under Siege. HistoryExtra’s David Musgrove spoke to senior properties historian Paul Pattison to find out more.
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Dr David Musgrove, FSAContent director
David Musgrove is the content director at HistoryExtra
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