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Monument MPM222 - Beacon on east side of Fort Southwick
Summary
Beacon marked on a map of 1595.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The beacon was marked on a map of 1595. It was intervisible with Freshwater and Bembridge on the Isle of Wight and with Butser and Exton on the mainland.
References:
John Nordens map of 1595.
Losely MSS. Nov.28. 1579, C. state Papers Eliz. July 1588
PHFC X 1926-30, p.263-4
Portsmouth City Council, n/a, Portsmouth City SMR Cards, SU60NW13 (Index). SPM1.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SPM1 Index: Portsmouth City Council. n/a. Portsmouth City SMR Cards. SU60NW13.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 631 067 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Jul 1 2026 11:51AM