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Scheduled Monument: Fort Southwick (1001808)

Authority Historic England
NHLE UID 1001808

Description

Site Description Details: Visit Date: 00/SEP/1973 Built c.1861-1868. Hexagonal with moat flanked by 1 double and 2 single caponiers. The minor branches of the moat flanked by musketry galleries. Provisions for 31 guns on the ramparts, 10 mortars in the casemates and 41 lighter guns for the defence of the flanks and gorge. Barracks in the gorge with demi-bastions at the ends.

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  • SPM379 Index: English Heritage. ?. SAM/CNSR System.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SU 626 069 (354m by 252m)
Unitary Authority Portsmouth City

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Record last edited

Sep 29 2016 2:23PM