Walmer Castle and Gardens, Walmer, near Deal, Kent, England

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Walmer Castle was built by Henry VIII in 1539–1540, originally as part of a chain of coastal artillery defences, it later evolved into the official residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, of which past Wardens have included; the Duke of Wellington, Sir Winston Churchill and HM Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother.

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Location: Walmer Castle near Deal, Kent, England
Photo credit: © Howard Taylor / Alamy / Afripics
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