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Calshot Castle
Heritage Open Day: Located at the end of Calshot Spit, Calshot Castle was constructed as one of Henry VIII's coastal defences, protecting the entrance to Southampton Water. In 1913, Calshot became one of the first seaplane bases of the Royal Navy and the castle was modified to accommodate searchlights, roof-mounted guns and shell storage.
Now, Calshot Castle features a basement, 1st floor barracks room, 2nd floor gun room and roof with fantastic views across The Solent. In addition, the
Fri 12 Sep:1030 - 1630. Sat 13 Sep:1030 - 1630. Free Entry. For more information and last-minute updates, please visit the Heritage Open Days website
Calshot Spit, Calshot, Fawley, Southampton, Hampshire SO45 1BR
Fri 12 Sep 2014 and Sat 13 Sep 2014
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