England Lord of Dover
The Lordship of Dover
Dover Castle, the largest in England, is the 'Key to England.' The site has been fortified since the Iron Age, with a surviving Roman lighthouse within the castle walls.
Hubert de Burgh successfully defended the castle against a French siege in 1217, saving England from invasion. The Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, based at Dover, was one of the most prestigious offices, held by Wellington and Churchill.
The castle was continuously garrisoned from the Norman Conquest until 1958. Its secret wartime tunnels were used to coordinate the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940.
Dover's white cliffs have been the first sight of England for countless travellers. The castle represents nearly two thousand years of fortified lordship.
Dover and the Peerage
The Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, based at Dover, is one of England's most prestigious offices.
Among the notable figures associated with Dover, Hubert de Burgh was known for defended Dover, 1217. Duke of Wellington, lord Warden, also left a significant mark on the area's history.
View the full Peerage Hierarchy ChartNotable Lords of Dover
Dover Castle's secret tunnels were used to coordinate the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940, saving over 300,000 Allied soldiers.
England Noble Surnames
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Become a Lord or Lady of England
The lords of Dover shaped centuries of history. Today, you can carry a England title of your own as Lord or Lady, with a complete title pack from £55.
