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Find Spot MPM1371 - Limestone blocks, HMS Temeraire

Summary

Limestone blocks, thought to be evidence of the 18th century town defences, revealed during excavations for the HMS Temeraire swimming pool in 1985.

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Full Description

Limestone blocks revealed during excavations for the HMS Temeraire swimming pool in 1985. It was thought that the blocks would have been a link in the old moat system that ran around the Landport Ravelin through to the moat at Amhurst Redoubt.


Evening News, 1985, Evening News (Bibliographic reference). SPM243.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- SPM243 Bibliographic reference: Evening News. 1985. Evening News.

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  • None recorded

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Location

Grid reference SZ 6358 9981 (point)
Unitary Authority Portsmouth City

Record last edited

Jul 1 2026 11:51AM