Hampshire Treasures

Volume 11 ( Portsmouth)

Group 3 - Man-made Features (Clarence Esplanade)
Description and Date:	Castle C.16
Remarks:	Southsea Castle built 1544 during the reign of Henry VIll as part of a comprehensive scheme of coastal defences against Franco-Spanish invasion. The keep is a square tower occupying the centre of the castle, a Tudor gun port remains on the first floor. The castle is complete with stone carponier, counter scarp gallery, dry moat and bridge. Enlarged in 1814 to garrison 200 men.
Protection:	SMR 259 CA
Grid Ref.:	SZ 643 890
Punchcard No.:	2712 32

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