Reg.Nr. 93/UK/041

Georgian Naval Storehouse, Portsmouth

Restoration of Georgian (1764-84) naval storehouse in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, a main tourist attraction. Reconstruction of clocktower and cupola destroyed by bombs in 1941 air raid. Extensive research ensured that the clocktower reflected the original as closely as ...
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Project details

Title:Georgian Naval Storehouse, Portsmouth
Entr. year: 1993
Result:Diploma
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: industrial heritage
Former use:Naval storehouse
Actual use:Royal Naval Museum galleries, cultural and tourist attraction
Built: 18th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Templar and Parlby, Architects , Portsmouth City Council, Department of Architecture and Civic Design
The Jury's citation: "For the admirable restoration of a war-damaged building of great historical importance to Portsmouth Dockyard"
Web, Links:

www.pnbpropertytrust.org/propertypage.asp?propid=18

Description:
Restoration of Georgian (1764-84) naval storehouse in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, a main tourist attraction. Reconstruction of clocktower and cupola destroyed by bombs in 1941 air raid. Extensive research ensured that the clocktower reflected the original as closely as possible. Work involved major restoration and repair of external fabric and new roof covering. Tower built of timber with cast lead covering to cupola. A clock built in 1878 was overhauled and is installed in the clocktower. Project commissioned by Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust which is responsible for the conservation, maintenance and future use of buildings in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.