Deal Castle is one of the finest Tudor artillery castles in
England. It is among the earliest and most elaborate of a chain of
coastal forts,which also includes Calshot, Camber,Walmer and
Pendennis Castles.Most were built 'with all speed, and...
St Mawes Castle is among the best-preserved of Henry VIII's coastal
artillery fortresses, and the most elaborately decorated of them
all.One of the chain of forts built between 1539 and 1545 to
counter an invasion threat from Catholic France and Spain,...
Originally built during the reign of Henry VIII as part of a chain
of coastal artillery defences against Catholic attack from
Europe,Walmer Castle has evolved over time into an elegant
residence.
Walmer Castle became the official residence of the Lord...
This last and most sophisticated addition to Henry VIII's coastal
defences was completed after his death in 1547, with the first
new-style 'arrowhead' artillery bastion built in England. Displays
inside the castle include atmospheric recreations of how...