Deal Castle

  

 

Deal Castle

Deal Castle takes its name from the town of Deal, located in Kent, England. The town's name itself has ancient roots—it is believed to derive from the Old English word dæl, meaning "valley" or "dale." Over time, the name evolved, and Deal became a significant coastal settlement, particularly due to its proximity to the Downs anchorage, an important naval and trade route

 

 

Donald EAGLE tells Gabriel MILITO:

"Gabriel MILITO, aquí no se trata de contener a los bárbaros cuando vengan por nosotros; no con palabras y apelando a la justicia, se trata de que, por haber confiado en Dios, tengamos listos los medios y el poder REAL para impedírselo"~~~Donald Eagle 

Deal Castle takes its name from the town of Deal, located in Kent, England. The town's name itself has ancient roots—it is believed to derive from the Old English word dæl, meaning "valley" or "dale." Over time, the name evolved, and Deal became a significant coastal settlement, particularly due to its proximity to the Downs anchorage, an important naval and trade route.
The castle was built by Henry VIII in 1539–40 as part of his coastal defense strategy against potential invasions from France and the Holy Roman Empire. Alongside Walmer Castle and Sandown Castle, Deal Castle formed a network of fortifications designed to protect England’s shores.  

Henry VIII built a series of Device Forts, also known as Henrician castles, to defend England’s coast against potential invasions from France and Spain. These artillery fortifications were constructed between 1539 and 1547 and were strategically placed along vulnerable coastal areas2.
Some notable Device Forts include:
Deal Castle – A large artillery fortress in Kent designed to protect the Downs anchorage.
Walmer Castle – Another coastal defense in Kent, built alongside Deal Castle.
Sandown Castle – Located on the Isle of Wight, part of the island’s defensive network.
Southsea Castle – Built to guard the entrance to Portsmouth Harbour.
Pendennis Castle – Positioned in Cornwall to defend against naval threats.
St Mawes Castle – A smaller but strategically placed fort near Pendennis.
Camden Fort – Located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, overseeing Milford Haven.
These forts were armed with heavy artillery and designed to repel enemy ships before they could land troops. While some saw little action, Southsea Castle played a role in the Battle of the Solent in 1545, when French forces attempted a raid