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Scheduled Monument: Pickett Hamilton fort, Hilsea (1001790)
| Authority | Historic England |
|---|---|
| NHLE UID | 1001790 |
Description
Second World War retractable fort sited to guard Portsmouth Airfield. Circular in plan - c.6.6ft in diam. at maximum extent - and built of concrete. A hand worked hydraulic pump raised the fort into a firing position. Armed with a machine gun. When retracted, only visible as a circular concrete table on the ground. Originally 3 at this airfield. One has been destroyed and one removed to Portsmouth D-D Museum. This survivor still contains most of its mechanism, apparently in fair condition.
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 SU 673 039 (8m by 8m) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Sep 29 2016 2:45PM