Yarmouth Castle
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Address | Quay St, Yarmouth PO41 0PB, UK |
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Hours | Open ⋅ Closes 5PM |
Year built | 1547 |
Owners | Historic England |
Phone | +44 370 333 1181 |
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ID | 664214 |
About Yarmouth Castle
Yarmouth Castle is an artillery fort built by Henry VIII in 1547 to protect Yarmouth Harbour on the Isle of Wight from the threat of French attack. Just under 100 feet across, the square castle was initially equipped with 15 artillery guns and a garrison of 20 men.
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