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Find Spot MPM1744 - Cannon, Pitch House Jetty

Summary

18th/19th century cannon found near Pitch House Jetty in Portsmouth Dockyard during an archaeological watching brief in c. 1999.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

18th/19th century cannon found in Portsmouth Dockyard during an archaeological watching brief in c. 1999. The cannon was recovered from backfill to the east of the remains of a pitch house (see MPM1743) on Pitch House Jetty. Part of the muzzle appeared to be missing. The cannon may have previously been used as a bollard, or have been discarded when it was no longer of use.


Sharma, B, 1999, The Jetties, HMNB, Portsmouth, Interim Report on the Archaeological Watching Brief (Unpublished document). SPM384.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- SPM384 Unpublished document: Sharma, B. 1999. The Jetties, HMNB, Portsmouth, Interim Report on the Archaeological Watching Brief.

Protected Status/Designation

  • Conservation Area 22: HM Naval Base and St George's Sqaure

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Finds (1)

  • CANNON (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Location

Grid reference SU 627 006 (point)
Unitary Authority Portsmouth City

Record last edited

Jul 1 2026 11:51AM