Reg.Nr. GB5-1978

Southsea Castle, Portsmouth

edHistoric fort on the seacoast with a long history of additions and modernizations referring to defense needs. Restored to serve as a museum. Part by part restoration using second hand materials, recovering old elements as a spiral staircase, new lightning.
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Project details

Title:Southsea Castle, Portsmouth
Entr. year: 1978
Result:Diploma
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Portsmouth, Hampshire (England)
Category type: architectural heritage
Notes:
Building type/ Project type: Military/Defence/Fortified building/system
Former use:Fortress
Actual use:Museum
Built: 16th century
The Jury's citation: "For the restoration and conversion of Southsea castle into a museum"
GPS:50°46'41.8"N 1°5'19.5"W
Web, Links:

www.southseacastle.co.uk/

Description:
edHistoric fort on the seacoast with a long history of additions and modernizations referring to defense needs. Restored to serve as a museum. Part by part restoration using second hand materials, recovering old elements as a spiral staircase, new lightning.