Hampshire Treasures

Volume 11 ( Portsmouth)

Page 42 - Charles Dickens

Entry 08

Group 3 - Man-made Features (H. M. Naval Base)
Description and Date: Anchors
C.18
Remarks: Main Road, Three anchors displayed on a plinth, the largest from a Spanish Ship, another retrieved during salvage operations off the Isle of Wight in 1912, is possibly either from a Danish, Dutch or Swedish ship, the third smallest anchor has no known history.
Protection: CA
Grid Ref.:
Punchcard No.: 2701 141

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