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ladybinks Hello! I was wondering if anyone could answer a few questions for me. I am doing a Grade Eight research project on Dover Castle and was wondering: Did Dover Castle have a moat? Did it have dungeons and if so, what were they like? And what were the bathrooms like? Thanks, sorry for so many questions. Thank you!
Paul Hi, Dover does indeed have a moat, a very deep one in fact.
By "bathrooms" I'm guessing that you are refering to the gardrobes (Latrines)which would consist of a hole in the floor leading to the outside walls.
Bathing would be carried out by using a wooden tub.
As for dungeons, I don't think so but the keep was used to house prisoners of war in the 18th century.
Some photos and a brief history, including an account of the great siege of 1216 can be found at my website. http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/castles/page13.html
Paul.
ladybinks Thank you so much! Your information and site were VERY helpful! I will credit your site in my reference list. Thanks again!