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Scheduled Monument: Eastney forts and perimeter defences of barracks (1001830)
| Authority | Historic England |
|---|---|
| NHLE UID | 1001830 |
Description
1981
All built between 1862 and 1867 of brick with flint panelling. West Fort: interior now a private garden. A number of original fillings such as sailings survive and magazines-some 1st World War gun emplacements.
Moat partly filled in.
East Fort: now occupied by ASWE which has erected aerials etc in the earthwork. Little left of interior of magazines. Moat in reasonable condition.
Firing Step: between the forts. A grass-covered bank surviving to original heights for the W two fifths, the rest almost levelled. Perimeter wall 12ft high, pierced with high firing loops, originally on W, E and N sides of barracks matching N walls of forts. Main gate on W side. Half of N wall and fraction of E wall have been demolished.
2007
West Battery - Interior of fort is currently laid out as a private garden for use by the residents of Teapot Row and Crinoline Gardens.
External Links (1)
- View details on the National Heritage List for England (From EH UDS to Legacy x-reference)
Sources (1)
- SPM379 Index: English Heritage. ?. SAM/CNSR System.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 667 988 (661m by 497m) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
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Record last edited
Mar 13 2019 10:04AM