Hampshire Treasures
Volume 11 ( Portsmouth)
Page 39 - Charles Dickens
Entry 02
| Group 3 - Man-made Features (H. M. Naval Base) | |
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| Description and Date: | Gateway and Wall C.18 |
| Remarks: | Victory Gate and Dockyard Wall. Piers of Portland stone surmounted by gilded spheres, originally 12ft. apart with a wrought iron arch, but one pier was moved in 1942, to facilitate the passage of landing craft. The brick wall is nearly three quarters of a mile long. |
| Protection: | CA SMR 376 |
| Grid Ref.: | |
| Punchcard No.: | 2701 72 |
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