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Monument MPM1826 - Paving, Grand Parade/Penny Street

Summary

Historic paving east side of Grand Parade and north side of Penny Street. The paving probably dates to between 1764 and 1774.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Historic paving east side of Grand Parade and north side of Penny Street. The paving probably dates to between 1764 and 1774 when contracts were first issued for the paving of Portsea (then Portsmouth Common) and Portsmouth. The contracts state that materials used to pave the areas included square pitchers and planters, Purbeck stone for kerbs and steps, and brick gutters. Horse ways and carriage ways were to be paved with new Guernsey Pebbles.


Fox, Russ, 1990s, Historic Paving (Stone) (Unpublished document). SPM430.

Fox, Russ (?), 1993, Paving Grand Parade (Projected and video material). SPM447.

Fox, Russ (?), 1993, Paving Grand Parade/Penny Street (Projected and video material). SPM446.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • --- SPM430 Unpublished document: Fox, Russ. 1990s. Historic Paving (Stone).
  • --- SPM446 Projected and video material: Fox, Russ (?). 1993. Paving Grand Parade/Penny Street. Slide.
  • --- SPM447 Projected and video material: Fox, Russ (?). 1993. Paving Grand Parade. Slide.

Protected Status/Designation

  • Conservation Area 4: Old Portsmouth

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

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Location

Grid reference Centred SZ 631 992 (41m by 34m)
Unitary Authority Portsmouth City

Record last edited

Jul 1 2026 11:51AM