Norris Castle, Isle of Wight
Historical Description
Norris Castle, a seat on the N coast of the Isle of Wight, 1 mile E by N of East Cowes. It was erected by Lord Henry Seymour, after designs by Wyatville; it gave entertainment in 1819 to George IV.; it was the occasional residence of the Duchess of Kent and of Queen Victoria when princess; it was again occupied by the Duchess of Kent after Queen Victoria's accession to the throne; it now belongs to the Duke of Bedford; it commands a magnificent view of the Solent from Portsmouth to Calshot Castle; and, with lofty ivy-clad towers and long battlemented front, it presents a picturesque appearance from the water.
Transcribed from The Comprehensive Gazetteer of England & Wales, 1894-5
Maps
Online maps of Norris Castle are available from a number of sites:
- Bing (Current Ordnance Survey maps).
- Google Streetview.
- National Library of Scotland. (Old maps)
- OpenStreetMap.
- old-maps.co.uk (Old Ordnance Survey maps to buy).
- Streetmap.co.uk (Current Ordnance Survey maps).
- A Vision of Britain through Time. (Old maps)