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English Heritage has launched a multimillion pound fundraising appeal in a desperate bid to protect six of the country's most at risk castles and forts which are vulnerable to coastal erosion
Sarah Grealish Apr 28 2021, 5:52 ET A “FLOATING” castle has been spotted off the coast of Britain because of a rare optical illusion. Surreal photographs show Hurst Castle, an artillery fort established by Henry VIII between 1541 and 1544 in the waters off the coast of Hampshire. 6 6 Hurst Castle is an artillery fort established by Henry VIIICredit: Solent It formed part of the king's Device Forts coastal protection programme against invasion from France and the Holy Roman Empire. A rare optical illusion is to blame for the bizarre appearance. The phenomenon - known as Fata Morgana - is c...
Isle of Wight Radio 10:00am - 2:00pm Live and Local Podcast - Supporting Live Local Music On The Isle Of Wight Drone Footage Captures Collapsed Hurst Castle From Isle Of Wight By Iona Stewart-Richardson Hurst Castle - Steve Elson Drone footage has captured the aftermath of the collapsed seawall at Hurst Castle - just across the Solent from the Isle of Wight. Scroll for a video... As previously reported by Isle of Wight Radio, English Heritage, which owns the castle, called its partial collapse a 'terrible blow' after the incident last week (Friday). It says engineers are already planning how...
Isle of Wight Radio 3:00pm - 7:00pm Live and Local Podcast - Supporting Live Local Music On The Isle Of Wight 'Terrible Blow': Seawall Of 'Great' Hurst Castle Collapses By Iona Stewart-Richardson There were no injuries during the incident yesterday (Friday). The damage is being assessed by specialist teams. English Heritage, which owns the historic building, said: "Everyone’s safety is our first priority and there are no reports of injuries. The castle was closed. "It’s a terrible blow for this great site and all who care for it. "Our engineering team is there now, assessing the damage a...