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Monument MPM1996 - Site of former Coast Artillery Searchlight, Southsea Castle (West Rampart)
Summary
Site of a former searchlight emplacement at Southsea Castle.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Site of a former searchlight emplacement on the ramparts on the north-west side of Southsea Castle visible on a 1946 oblique aerial photograph.
Pillbox Study Group, 2020, Pillbox Study Group Database records for Portsmouth (Index). SPM583.
Sources/Archives (1)
- ---XY SPM583 Index: Pillbox Study Group. 2020. Pillbox Study Group Database records for Portsmouth. [Mapped feature: #2352 ]
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area 10: The Sea Front
- Registered Park or Garden (II) 1001624: SOUTHSEA COMMON
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 6431 9802 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Jul 1 2026 11:51AM