Hampshire Treasures

Volume 11 ( Portsmouth)

Group 3 - Man-made Features (H. M. Naval Base)
Description and Date:	Building
Remarks:	Old Naval Academy. Three storeys and nine bays, brick construction with stone dressings. Projecting pedimented wings. Central bay slightly projected, with Doric doorway. Built in 1729-32. Central cupola, octagonal in shape built of timber and lead, added in 1808. Originally built as the Royal Naval College from 1808, it was used as the School of Navigation from 1906-41 and is now the Staff Officers Mess. The building was damaged in World War II.
Protection:	CA SMR 383
Grid Ref.:
Punchcard No.:	2701 77

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