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Calshot Castle

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A fine example of one of Henry VIII's Coastal Fortifications

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Calshot Castle stands at the end of Calshot spit dominating the entrance to Southampton water. It was built in 1530 as part of Henry the VIII's plan to defend England against the threat from Catholic Europe.
The Castle is of a design developed to counter the growing power of Cannon fire. A circular keep was built to mount guns and provide accommodation. This surrounded by lower curtain wall and moat , the wall providing mounting positions for more guns. The circular shape used was designed to deflect cannon shots and to provide a strong compact structure mounting the maximum fire power.
Calshot castle was adapted over the centuries and was still in use in the second world war.
Today it is owned by English Heritage and is open to the public.

Information Sources:
Henry VIII and the development of Coastal defences :HMSO
A history of Calshot Spit:Hampshire county Council
Calshot Castle:English Heritage

Some suggested TeamManley links to follow Southsea Castle Another of Henry VIII's castles. But with a radical design difference Netley Abbey:A building robbed of stone to build the castle

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