Hurst Castle is situated at the seaward end of the shingle spit that extends 1.5 miles
from Milford-On-Sea.
Hurst Castle was the perfect location to defend the western approach
to the Solent. The castle was built by Henry VIII as one of a chain of
coastal fortresses and was completed in 1544.
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, including the Trinity House lighthouse
museum.
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