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Monument MPM392 - Legg's Bastion

Summary

Site of Legg's Bastion, part of the former line of fortifications that protected the town of Portsmouth. The defences were demolished during the 1860s/1870s.

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Full Description

Site of Legg's Bastion, part of the former line of fortifications that protected the town of Portsmouth. Situated to the east of the Camber, approximately half way between the Camber Bastion and Beeston's Bastion. The town defences were demolished during the 1860s/1870s.


Patterson, B.H., 1987, A Military Heritage A History of Portsmouth & Portsea Town Fortifications (Bibliographic reference). SPM43.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- SPM43 Bibliographic reference: Patterson, B.H.. 1987. A Military Heritage A History of Portsmouth & Portsea Town Fortifications.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 631 995 (point)
Unitary Authority Portsmouth City

Record last edited

Jul 1 2026 11:51AM