Hurst Castle

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Castle Facts:

Location: Hurst Point, Milford on Sea, Hampshire, England.
Built: 16th century.
Condition: Substantially intact.
Ownership / Access: English Heritage. Open to public.
Notes: Hurst Castle in Hampshire on the south coast of England is one of Henry VIII's Device Forts, built at the end of a long shingle spit at the west end of the Solent to guard the approaches to Southampton. Hurst Castle was sited at the narrow entrance to the Solent where the ebb and flow of the tides creates strong currents, putting would-be invaders at its mercy. Also known as a Henrician Castle, Hurst was built as part of Henry's chain of coastal defences to protect England during the turbulent times of his reign. Charles I was imprisoned here in 1648 before being taken to London to his trial and execution. The fort was modified throughout the 19th century, and two large wing batteries were built to house heavy guns. It was fortified again in World War II and then decommissioned. It is now owned by English Heritage and is open to the public.

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Hurst Castle Links:

Hurst Castle On Wikipedia
Hurst Castle - official site, details of opening times, the ferries, history, etc.
English Heritage page about Hurst Castle
Read a detailed historical record on Hurst Castle
Photographs and Information from Strolling Guides
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