Forts

​Forts and the soldiers that have manned them have impacted and shaped New Castle from its earliest days. Forts were built to protect the Island from pirates, Indians, the British, the Spanish and finally the Germans in WWI and WWII. They also served to bring new blood to the island of New Castle. Many soldiers met and married local women and stayed.​

*New* check out the link below for our
​3 Forts of New Castle Timeline

click here to learn more about each fort on our new Forts Timeline

​Click on the Links  below to experience more about these historical sites.

• Fort William and Mary click here
• Fort Constitution click here
• Walbach Tower click here
• Mine Casemate click here
• Battery Elon Farnsworth (virtual tour) click here
• ​Fort Stark click here
• Fort Stark Fortification click here
• Seacoast Forts of Portsmouth Harbor click here

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Lighthouses

View more about New Castle Lighthouses

​Two light houses guide mariners into Portsmouth Harbor. Fort Point Lighthouse, also known as Portsmouth Harbor Light or New Castle Light, is the only lighthouse in New Castle. Built in 1771 it was originally about 100 yards from the current light house. Whaleback Light, although actually in Kittery, Maine, is clearly visible from The New Castle Common and has formed part of New Castle’s history. 
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​Click on the Links  below to experience more about these historical sites.

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• Fort Point Lighthouse click here
• Whaleback Lighthouse click here
• Lighthouse slide show click here
• WMUR Chronical New Castle Lighthouse documentary click here

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