Hurst Castle is located on the south coast of England. Its nucleus is one of the coastal forts of Henry VIII, expanded as a result of another invasion scare in Victorian times. The original castle was built in 1539-44 and the master mason, Thomas Bertie, later became captain of the garrison here, a curious but not uncommon reward for a castle builder.
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Hurst Castle
Published: December 30, 2009Posted in: England castles