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Building MPM810 - THE ROYAL RAILWAY SHELTER (BUILDING NUMBER 1/45)

Summary

Raiway shelter built c1893-1888, for the use of the Royal Family when visiting the dockyard. The shelter was moved from it's original location on the South Railway Jetty to the west quay of the North Camber in c2002.

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Full Description

Railway shelter built in 1888 for the use of the Royal Family when visiting the Royal Naval dockyard. Single storey open sided structure with cast iron frame, roof constructed of asphalt on wooden lining. [1]

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Railway shelter built in 1893. The shelter originally stood on the edge of the South Railway Jetty. It was moved to its present location on the west quay of the North Camber c2000. [2]


<1> Historic England, The National Heritage List for England (Index). SPM35.

<2> Naval Dockyards Society, 2015, 20th Century Naval Dockyards: Devonport and Portsmouth Characterisation Report (Bibliographic reference). SPM399.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> SPM35 Index: Historic England. The National Heritage List for England.
  • <2> SPM399 Bibliographic reference: Naval Dockyards Society. 2015. 20th Century Naval Dockyards: Devonport and Portsmouth Characterisation Report.

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Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

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Location

Grid reference SU 627 004 (point)
Unitary Authority Portsmouth City

Record last edited

Jul 1 2026 11:51AM