Hurst Castle - Milford on Sea, Hampshire, UK
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N 50° 42.383 W 001° 33.073
30U E 602298 N 5618175
Hurst Castle sits on a shingle spit near Keyhaven.
Waymark Code: WM4Y2V
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/12/2008
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Built in 1544 by Henry VIII as part of a scheme of coastal fortresses.
The new website describes the historic site:
'Charles I was imprisoned here in 1648 before being taken to London to his trial and execution.
The castle was modernised during the Napoleonic wars and again in the 1870’s when the enormous armoured wings were constructed. Two of the huge 38-ton guns installed in the 1870’s can be viewed in their casemates.
During World War II, Hurst was manned with coastal gun batteries and searchlights.
Since the castle has been opened to the public many more exhibits and exhibitions have been installed.
There is also a small café in the castle grounds for refreshments.'