Salcombe Castle, Device fort in Salcombe, England.
The four-story semicircular tower of Salcombe Castle stands 7 meters tall on a rocky outcrop, connected to a 6-meter rectangular defensive structure.
Built between 1535 and 1539 as the Bulwark, the castle featured seven gun embrasures designed to protect against French raids during maritime conflicts.
The Salcombe Maritime Museum displays artifacts from the castle, including the original key to Fort Charles and cannonballs from historical sieges.
Access to the castle ruins depends on tide levels, requiring visitors to check local tide tables before planning their exploration of the site.
Local residents funded the castle's construction through public subscription, making it different from other coastal defenses built during King Henry VIII's reign.
Location: Salcombe
GPS coordinates: 50.22890,-3.77668
Latest update: March 20, 2025 10:15
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