Southsea Castle
"Southsea is one of the largest of Henry VIII.'s "blockhouse " forts which
were erected on the southern coasts about 1538-40, with the forts of Hurst,
Calshot, Deal, Sandown, Portland, and others, when he was expecting invasion by
the Catholic Powers; it defends the entrance to Portsmouth Harbour, and has
been in latter times converted into a strong work. The common in rear of it was
the usual camping ground for troops forming the English armies of the Henrys
and Edwards, and many expeditions in those times were mustered and disciplined
on that ground." Extract from "The Castles of England: Their Story and Structure" (Archive)
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Address:
Southsea Castle,
Clarence Esplanade,
Southsea PO5 3PA
Website: www.southseacastle.co.uk
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Some of the best castles...... |
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England: Bodiam Castle. |
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| England:
Windsor Castle. |
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| England:
Tintagel Castle |
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| Scotland:
Edinburgh Castle |
Recommended ...... |
Read: Windsor Castle: Official Souvenir Guide
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Watch: St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle
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Read: Castles of the Clans: The Strongholds and Seats of 750 Scottish Families and Clans
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Read: A Short Illustrated Guide to Edinburgh Castle
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Read: Scottish Castles and Fortifications
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Read: The English Castle: 1066-1650 (The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art)
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Read: 50 Medieval Castles of Southern England
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Read: The Castles of Edward I in Wales 1277-1307 (Fortress)
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