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Location
Church Path, East Cowes, Isle of Wight. Description A plaque, in memory of John Nash and the site of East Cowes Castle. |
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Memorial
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Inscription
John Nash's East Cowes Castle This wall is a remnant of East Cowes Castle built in 1798 by renowned architect John Nash (1752-1835) who also designed the Brighton Pavilion, Buckingham Palace, Regent's Park and St James' Park in London for George IV, as well as Northwood House in Cowes. He is buried nearby in St James' Churchyard next to the tower, which is the only unaltered part of the original church, which he designed. Demolition of the castle began in 1955 and the land was sold for development Erected by the Friends of East Cowes with funding from the Big Lottery Further Information |