Sandsfoot Castle, Artillery fort in Weymouth, England.
Sandsfoot Castle is a stone fortification in Weymouth featuring an octagonal gun platform attached to a residential blockhouse. The structure sits on a clifftop with views over Portland Harbour.
King Henry VIII ordered construction of this fortification in 1539 to defend the coast against French and Imperial threats. The work was completed in 1542 as part of England's coastal defense strategy.
The castle ruins and surrounding Tudor gardens serve as a central point for community events and educational programs about coastal defense architecture.
The site is easily reached from Weymouth town center and features information panels on its military history. A nearby walking trail follows the coast, making it possible to combine a visit with a pleasant coastal walk.
The construction cost of £3,887 in 1542 would translate to several million pounds in current monetary value.
Location: Weymouth
Part of: Device Forts
Website: http://sandsfootcastle.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 50.59540,-2.46099
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:44
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