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Hurst Castle IC246_002
Filename: IC246_002.jpg
Size: 4134 x 2769 (6.6MB)
Date: 17th December 2018
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Images
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Hurst Castle IC246_002
HURST Castle, Hampshire. The Tudor fortress as it may have appeared at the time of completion in 1544. Reconstruction drawing by Drew Smith
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Media ID 18278002
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Coast Defence Fortification Graphic Tudor
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1. Title: A Tudor Marvel of Coastal Defence - Hurst Castle IC246_002 Hurst Castle, nestled on the shores of Hampshire, England, stands proudly as a testament to the architectural prowess and strategic vision of the Tudor monarchs. This evocative reconstruction drawing, IC246_002 by Drew Smith for Historic England, offers a glimpse into the castle's grandeur and imposing presence as it may have appeared during its completion in 1544. The castle, a formidable fortress, was commissioned by King Henry VIII to protect the Solent entrance, a vital waterway connecting the English Channel to the Southampton Water. The castle's strategic location, at the end of a long shingle spit, made it a crucial defence against potential invasion from the sea. The graphic illustration reveals the castle's impressive Tudor architecture, with its distinctive red-brick walls, battlements, and tall, conical towers. The castle's design was influenced by the contemporary Italian Renaissance, reflecting the wider European architectural trends of the time. The drawing also highlights the castle's moat, filled with seawater, which added an additional layer of defence. The intricate details in the drawing, from the arrow slits to the ornate decorative elements, underscore the castle's grandeur and the resources that were dedicated to its construction. The meticulous attention to detail in this reconstruction drawing by Drew Smith allows us to appreciate the castle's historical significance and the ingenuity of its design. Hurst Castle, with its rich history and architectural beauty, remains an enduring symbol of England's coastal defences and a reminder of the strategic importance of the Solent during the Tudor era. This reconstruction drawing invites us to explore the castle's past and imagine the lives of those who lived and defended it centuries ago.
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