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Monument MPM1754 - Capstan base, North Railway Jetty

Summary

Capstan base found during an archaeological watching brief at the North Railway Jetty in Portsmouth c1999.

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Full Description

Capstan base found during an archaeological watching brief at the North Railway Jetty in Portsmouth c1999. The base measured 1m x 2m. It had brass fittings and would not have contained a motor. The capstan is marked on a plan for a new Boiler House dated 1905.


Barge, M, 2000, Phase 1B, The Jetties, HMNB, Portsmouth Report on the Archaeological Watching Brief (Unpublished document). SPM383.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- SPM383 Unpublished document: Barge, M. 2000. Phase 1B, The Jetties, HMNB, Portsmouth Report on the Archaeological Watching Brief.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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  • None recorded

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Location

Grid reference SU 627 008 (point)
Unitary Authority Portsmouth City

Record last edited

Jul 1 2026 11:51AM