West Cowes Castle, Grade II* listed castle in Cowes, Great Britain
The circular bastion and flanking wings of West Cowes Castle stand at the entrance of River Medina, offering views across the Solent waters.
Henry VIII ordered the construction of West Cowes Castle in 1539 as part of a network of coastal defenses against potential French and Spanish invasions.
The Royal Yacht Squadron acquired the castle in 1856, transforming the former military structure into a center for maritime sports and social gatherings.
The castle maintains restricted access as it functions as a private club, though visitors can observe its exterior architecture from The Parade street.
The structure housed 17 pieces of artillery in 1547 and served as a strategic headquarters during the D-Day invasion preparations of World War II.
Location: Cowes
Inception: 1539
GPS coordinates: 50.76650,-1.30125
Latest update: March 9, 2025 08:18
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