Lumps Fort (Portsmouth)
United Kingdom /
England /
Portsmouth
World
/ United Kingdom
/ England
/ Portsmouth
World / United Kingdom / England
garden, fortification, 1860s construction, historic landmark
Coastal defence fort built circa 1860 now partially dismantled and used as a rose garden. The south facing ramparts survive. A red brick wall to the north with stone gate pillars still remains. Some concrete work, possibly World War II gun emplacements, is still in situ.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lumps_Fort
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 50°46'51"N 1°4'4"W
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