St Catherine's Castle
St Catherine's Castle, Artillery fort on St Catherine's Point, Fowey, England
The stone fortification features a D-shaped design with five gun-ports and stands on a promontory overlooking the entrance to Fowey Harbour.
Thomas Treffry constructed the castle between 1538 and 1540 during Henry VIII's reign as a defense against potential invasions from France and the Empire.
The structure illustrates the transition in England's coastal defense strategy from local community management to direct involvement of the Crown under Henry VIII.
Visitors can access the castle ruins through a three-quarter mile walk from the Ready Money Beach car park, following woodland paths to the elevated site.
The castle underwent military modifications during three distinct periods: the Tudor era, Crimean War, and World War II, each adding different defensive elements.
Location: Fowey
Inception: 1538
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/st-catherines-castle
GPS coordinates: 50.32820,-4.64453
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:49
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