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Building MPM793 - FORMER PAY OFFICE (BUILDING NUMBER 1/11)
Summary
Former pay office, reputedly built in 1798, with 19th century addition. Bomb-damaged c1940 and subsequently rebuilt.
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Full Description
Former pay office. Reputed to have been built 1798 by Sir Samuel Bentham, with 19th century addition. Bomb-damaged c1940 and subsequently rebuilt. Believed to be one of the earliest examples of a fire-proof building (with iron columns and brick vaults) in the south of England.
Historic England, The National Heritage List for England (Index). SPM35.
Sources/Archives (1)
- ---XY SPM35 Index: Historic England. The National Heritage List for England. [Mapped feature: #528 ]
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area 22: HM Naval Base and St George's Sqaure
- Listed Building (II) 1244597: FORMER PAY OFFICE (BUILDING NUMBER 1/11)
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 630 004 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Jul 1 2026 11:51AM