Hull Castle

Hull Castle was an artillery fort in Kingston upon Hull with two curved bastions and a rectangular keep at its center. The structure was built using stone from dissolved monasteries and sat strategically on the River Hull to control the eastern bank.

The king ordered construction in 1542 as part of his coastal defense program against French attacks. It maintained military importance for about 300 years before losing its role in the mid-1800s.

The fort was built at a strategic location directly on the river as part of Henry's defense program. Walking along the riverbank today, visitors can see remnants of the fortifications and understand how seriously the port's protection was taken.

The site sits directly on the river and is easy to reach on foot, especially while walking along the riverbank. Some remains are partially underground or sunken into the ground, so it helps to look carefully at the surroundings.

Archaeological digs at the site uncovered Henry's Gun, an early iron cannon that shows military technology development of that era. This artifact gives a rare look at 1500s weapons technology.

Location: City of Kingston upon Hull

Inception: 1542

GPS coordinates: 53.74339,-0.32668

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:54