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Monument MPM1286 - Former Nissen Hut, Governor's Green

Summary

Four features, probably related to a Second World War Nissen hut complex which stood on the site in the 1940s, recorded during excavations in 2009.

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Full Description

Four features recorded during excavations on Governor's Green in 2009 were interpreted as belonging to part of a Second World War Nissen hut complex. They were all revealed in Trench 1. The details of the features are as follows:

F104 - Roughly circular steep sided pit measuring 128m in diameter and over 0.75m deep. The feature was not fully excavated.
F106 - Subrectangular feature measuring 0.46m in length and 0.33m wide. The feature was not excavated.
F108 - Subrectangular feature measuring 0.66m in length and 0.52m wide. The feature was not excavated.
F139 - Small oval feature with concave sides and base, measuring 0.62m in length, 0.51m wide and 0.11 deep.


Wessex Archaeology, 2010, Governor's Green Portsmouth, Hampshire: Archaeological Evaluation Report (Unpublished document). SPM221.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- SPM221 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2010. Governor's Green Portsmouth, Hampshire: Archaeological Evaluation Report.

Protected Status/Designation

  • Conservation Area 4: Old Portsmouth

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

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Location

Grid reference SZ 633 992 (point)
Unitary Authority Portsmouth City

Record last edited

Jul 1 2026 11:51AM