Hampshire Treasures

Volume 5 ( New Forest)

Group B - Archaeological Sites and Remains (Post Norman)
Description and Date:	Castle C.16
Remarks:	Hurst Castle, built 1541-4, stands on shingle spit. It has geometric plan and low semi-circular bastions. Central 12-sided tower. Built for defence by mounted cannon. Framed by two brick wings of 1873, with plain stone fronts. The area is a nature reserve. Ref: 1. The Buildings of England; Hants. and I.O.W., (Pevsner & Lloyd), pp.29, 302. Ref: 2. Country Life, 27.7.67., Repelling the Solent Invaders, (Phillips). Ref: 3. Hurst Castle, 1969, (Craster), H.M.S.O. Ref: 4. List of Ancient Monuments in England and Wales, 1965, (H.M.S.O.), p.61.
Protection:	S.A.M. No. 40 N.P. Act S.S.S.I. A.O.N.B.
Grid Ref.:	SZ 318 897
Punchcard No.:	1206 18

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