Hurst Castle
Hampshire
England
SZ
318-897
Hurst Castle was one of the most advanced stone artillery fortresses in the England, founded by King Henry VIII. Built in a clover leaf plan with a four-storey round tower, with later additions in the 19th and 20th century, it commands the narrow entrance to the Solent. Visit pending.
Hurst Castle is located on Pebble Spit, south of Keyhaven and approached by ferry from Keyhaven. 23 miles south-west of Southampton on the A35-A337.
The site is owned by English Heritage and is open daily, April to September 10:30-5:30pm, October 10:30-4:00pm. Occasionally opens winter weekends, car parking is in Keyhaven.
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