Netley Castle was built as a coastal fort in 1544 and was used until 1627. It was slighted in the
Civil War and its remains were then converted in 1857 into a house (see photo).
The beautiful ruins of 13th century Netley Abbey are about 800 yards up the
road towards Netley. It was founded in 1239 by monks from Beaulieu and later converted in
1536 into a private house before being abandoned.
St Andrews Castle was built in 1543 closeby but it was completely destroyed in
1642 during the Civil War. It is not certain where it was sited, but it is thought the
remains are now underwater.
Netley Abbey - English Heritage, open all year.
Netley Castle - Private, but visible from the beach.
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| On the north bank of Southampton Water between Hamble and Southampton |
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