Lighthouses · South East England
Dubris Pharos
In or near Martin Mill.
Dubris Pharos — Roman lighthouse in Dover, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dover Priory · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Dubris Pharos, the nearest railway station is Dover Priory, located 1.3 km away. Entry to the lighthouse is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is CT16 1HU.
About
Dubris Pharos is a lighthouse on the coast of Kent, South-East England. It dates from the Roman period of British history. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Dover and Deal parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 1.3 km away. Postcode area CT16.
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Heritage listing
Details 1. 1050 DOVER CASTLE The Roman Pharos TR 3241 1/48 I 2. AD 46. Built under the Emperor Claudius. This guided the Roman fleet round to the port of Richborough. In mediaeval times it was used as a belfry to the Church of St Mary Sub-Castro. 4 storeys, 3 being Roman and the top storey and remains of battlements mediaeval. An octagonal tower with originally vertical stepped walls rising in tiers set back each within the last, now almost smoothed. Rubble with a facing of green sandstone and tufa and levelled at an interval of 7 courses with a double course of brick set in hard pink mortar. Round-headed windows with a small recessed spy-hole inside them. Listing NGR: TR3260541815 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 177825 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Dover Castle is a historic fortress that showcases England's rich history, featuring the Great Tower, Secret Wartime Tunnels, and interactive exhibitions. Visitors can explore medieval life, engage in play areas, and learn about significant events like Operation Dynamo. The site offers stunning views and various activities for families and history enthusiasts alike.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dubris Pharos is a Roman lighthouse located in Dover, Kent, South-East England. It is a Grade I listed building and part of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.1284, 1.3230
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Dover
- Postcode
- CT16 1HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dover and Deal
- Established
- 200
- Nearest railway station
- Dover Priory — 1.3 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q3715786 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Dubris Pharos (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: DoverCastle-lighthouse-2004-10-03.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dubris Pharos?
- Dubris Pharos is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT16 1HU), in the parish of Dover.
- What is Dubris Pharos?
- Dubris Pharos — Roman lighthouse in Dover, England.
- How do I get to Dubris Pharos?
- The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT16 1HU.
- When was Dubris Pharos built?
- Built or established in 200.
- Is Dubris Pharos a listed building?
- Dubris Pharos is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Dubris Pharos a protected site?
- Yes — Dubris Pharos is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Dubris Pharos free to visit?
- Yes, Dubris Pharos is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dubris Pharos?
- The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT16 1HU.