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Monument MPM1638 - Former Pillbox, bridge to Whale Island

Summary

Site of former Second World War pillbox on the south side of the bridge to Whale Island.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Site of former square concrete pillbox, located on the south of the bridge to Whale Island. Constructed 1940-41. [1]

The location given on the HER record is approximate based on a post-war aerial photograph of the area which shows the pillbox in-situ. [2]


<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Archive [dataset] (Digital archive). SPM136.

<2> Royal Air Force, 1945-1948, Air Photo Mosaics of Portsmouth (Aerial Photograph). SPM290.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> SPM136 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Archive [dataset].
  • <2> SPM290 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1945-1948. Air Photo Mosaics of Portsmouth.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (0)

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Location

Grid reference SU 6415 0220 (point)
Unitary Authority Portsmouth City

Record last edited

Jul 1 2026 11:51AM