Thorn Channel

Places of Interest

Bramble Bank

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The Bramble Bank, otherwise known simply as "The Brambles" is an arrowhead-shaped sandbar in the central Solent which is uncovered at low water spring tides.

Calshot Castle

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Calshot Castle is an artillery fort constructed by Henry VIII on the Calshot Spit, Hampshire, England, between 1539 and 1540. It formed part of the King's Device programme to protect against invasion from France and the Holy Roman Empire and defend Southampton Water as it met the Solent. Calshot Castle is situated 1½ miles north of Thorn Channel.

Cowes Castle

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Cowes Castle, also known as West Cowes Castle, is a Device Fort in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Originally built by Henry VIII in 1539 to protect England against the threat of invasion from France and the Holy Roman Empire, it comprised a circular bastion, flanking wings and a keep, and in 1547 it housed 17 pieces of artillery. Cowes Castle is situated 2 miles south of Thorn Channel.

Places in the Area

Calshot

Village

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Hythe is a town in Hampshire, a county in England. This article also covers Fawley and the surrounding area.

Egypt Point

Locality

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Egypt Point is the northernmost point of the island county of the Isle of Wight off the south coast of England, and was one of Queen Victoria's favoured places during her time on the island. Egypt Point is situated 2 miles south of Thorn Channel.

Cowes

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Cowes is a town on the Isle of Wight in southern England. It is a lovely beach and a wonderful place to visit if you are on holiday to the Isle of Wight.

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