What is recorded here
Battle of the Solent is a major battle site with a checked map point.
The Battle of the Solent took place in 1545 during the reign of Henry VIII, when the English fleet repelled a French invasion attempt near the Isle of Wight. The English victory prevented a French landing and demonstrated the growing effectiveness of English naval power.
A battle-site point does not grant access to the land. Check current paths and ownership before entering.
Places near here
Osborne BayBay · 1.5 mi
Queen Victoria's bathing machineHeritage attraction · 2.0 mi
Queen Victoria's beach shelterHeritage attraction · 2.0 mi
The Queen's AlcoveListed building · 2.0 mi
Browndown PointBeach / strand · 2.1 mi
George VI postbox on Portsmouth RoadOld post box · 2.1 mi
Lee-on-Solent World War II MemorialMemorial · 2.1 mi
Lady WoodWood · 2.3 mi
Waste water outfall and steel marker, Hill HeadMountain or hill · 2.4 mi_-_geograph.org.uk_-_2358502.jpg?width=1280)
Hill Head BeachBeach / strand · 2.4 mi
Osborne House, Garden and GroundsCastle · 2.5 mi
Hill Head, HantsMountain or hill · 2.8 miOther information
Photo: James Basire · Public domain