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Monument MPM1647 - London Road Air Raid Shelter

Summary

Second World War air raid shelter cut into the side of Portsdown Hill.

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Full Description

Second World War air raid shelter cut into Portsdown Hill. One entrance was located close to the site of the post-war Cliffdale Gardens. Known as London Road air raid shelter. The entrance to the shelter has been sealed, and is not accessible.

A second air raid shelter was cut into Wymering Chalk Pit, approximately 1450m to the west (see MPM 1009).


Hunt, Bob, 2005, Portsdown Tunnels (Bibliographic reference). SPM245.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- SPM245 Bibliographic reference: Hunt, Bob. 2005. Portsdown Tunnels.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

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Location

Grid reference SU 6637 0637 (point)
Unitary Authority Portsmouth City

Record last edited

Jul 1 2026 11:51AM