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450 years of building
The history of Sandgate covers
nearly 450 years from the building of the Castle for Henry VIII in
1539. The men who built the castle lived in tents on the beach. . .
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More places to see
Coastguard cottages,
Shipbuilders cottages and many more historical buildings still
standing .
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Buildings Past and Present
Over the years some fine
examples have seccumbed to the elements, to earth movement, social
needs, land greed and even fire - yet their image still intrigues . .
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Walks & Wildlife
From pebble shore to wooded
escarpment, Sandgate is rich in marine, botanical and wildlife
interest. Recent beach replenishment not only protects the coastline
but has also . .
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Map of Sandgate
A simply drawn
map of Sandgate - but good enough to help you find your way round . . .
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Gurkha Visitor Centre
The Brigade of Gurkhas Visitor
Centre has recently opened just outside the main gates of Sir John
Moore Barracks, the new home of the UK's resident infantry Gurkha
battalion -
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