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St Catherine’s Oratory Claimed

Isle of Wight

St Catherines Oratory

Also known as the Pepperpot. Built in 1328 by a local landowner as punishment for stealing wine from a shipwreck nearby. Owned by English Heritage, it is possible to walk up to the tower.

  • Established: 1328
  • Discontinued:1547
  • Built by Walter de Godeton as punishment for stealing casks of wine from a ship that was wrecked nearby.
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