Hampshire Treasures

Volume 11 ( Portsmouth)

Group 3 - Man-made Features (H. M. Naval Base)
Description and Date:	Building C.18
Remarks:	No. 18 store, The Great Ropehouse. Three storey brick building nearly 1,100 ft. long. Built after 1700 when the original brick building was destroyed by fire. In 1776 it was rebuilt again following another fire, this time deliberately laid by Jack Aitken alias Jack the Painter, who was subsequently hanged for his crime. The long line of the building was broken by the construction of two arched passageways, in the early part of this century. Re-fitted as No. 18 Store in 1960.
Protection:	CA SMR 378
Grid Ref.:
Punchcard No.:	2701 69

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