Yarmouth Castle
"This
fort lies in the Isle of Wight, at the end of the
estuary of the little Yar river. The town was burnt by
the French in 1337, and again in 1354, and after the
latter event Henry VIII. erected at the extremity of the
harbour a small blockhouse, or round fort, upon the
site, as is alleged, of a church. It had a platform for
eight guns, and houses for a garrison."
Extract from "The Castles of England: Their Story and Structure" (Archive)
Yarmouth Castle is a English Heritage property with free entry for English Heritage members.
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Address:
Yarmouth Castle,
Quay Street,
Yarmouth,
Isle of Wight PO41 0PB
Website: www.english-heritage.org.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 |
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