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Building MPM463 - LIGHTHOUSE ON NORTH FACE OF SOUTHSEA CASTLE (SOUTHSEA CASTLE NOT INCLUDED)

Summary

Lighthouse situated on the north face of the Western Gallery gun platform of Southsea Castle. Built in 1828 to mark the deep water channel at the entrance to Portsmouth harbour.

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Full Description

Lighthouse built at the request of the Admiralty in 1828, situated on the north face of the Western Gallery gun platform of Southsea Castle. Originally manned by a keeper, now operated by an automatic light. The lighthouse marks the deep water channel for vessels entering Portsmouth harbour.


Historic England, The National Heritage List for England (Index). SPM35.

Brooks, Stephen, 1996, Southsea Castle (Bibliographic reference). SPM387.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- SPM35 Index: Historic England. The National Heritage List for England.
  • --- SPM387 Bibliographic reference: Brooks, Stephen. 1996. Southsea Castle.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 6432 9803 (point)
Unitary Authority Portsmouth City

Record last edited

Jul 1 2026 11:51AM