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Nettlestone point

Also known as, or recorded in historical documents as; Nettlesheigh fort

In the civil parish of Nettlestone and Seaview.
In the historic county of Hampshire (Modern Authority of Isle of Wight, 1974 county of Isle of Wight).

The French raid at Seaview in 1545 is an example of where the need for a fort was well anticipated. Built on Nettlestone point, it is mentioned in accounts of the raid. It had more than one gun and was in action at the outset of the landing, albeit ultimately overrun. It is is shown on Burghley's map of c.1590 and mentioned in State Papers as 'Nettlesheigh fort'.

This site has been described as a;
Artillery Fort.
The confidence that this site is a medieval fortification or palace is Possible.
Nothing visible remains.


The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is SZ629917

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Good for general location

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PastScape number; 975068

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This record last updated on Friday, April 6, 2007

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