Brownsea Castle

Brownsea Castle, also known historically as Branksea Castle, was originally a Device Fort constructed by Henry VIII between 1545 and 1547 to protect in , England, from the threat of French attack.
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  • Access is restricted and requires permission.
  • Type: Castle
  • Description: grade II listed Device Fort in Purbeck, United Kingdom
  • Also known as: “Branksea Castle”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Brownsea Island and George Augustus Cavendish-Bentink Monument, 8M East Of Chancel Of Church Of St Mary.

Island
is the largest of the islands in , in the county of , England. is situated 3,400 feet west of Brownsea Castle.

Church
is a church, which is situated 3,800 feet east of Brownsea Castle.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sandbanks and Maryland.

Suburb
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Locality
is a deserted village on in , , England.

Suburb
is an area of in , England.

Brownsea Castle

Latitude
50.68846° or 50° 41′ 18″ north
Longitude
-1.95812° or 1° 57′ 29″ west
Elevation
26 feet (8 metres)
Established
1545–1547
Open location code
9C2WM2QR+9Q
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Open­Street­Map feature
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Uzbek—“Brownsea Castle” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Brownsea Castle”
  • French: “Château de Brownsea”
  • German: “Brownsea Castle”
  • Persian: “دژ براونسی”
  • Portuguese: “Castelo de Brownsea”
  • Russian: “Замок Браунси”
  • Swedish: “Brownsea Castle”
  • Turkish: “Brownsea Kalesi”
  • Uzbek: “Braunsi qal’asi”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Portland Hill and Barnes Bottom.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Lord Robert Baden-Powell and Café Villano.

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