Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Royal Arms of Charles II
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 1, 2018
1. Royal Arms of Charles II Marker
The Royal Arms commemorate improvements to the Castle made in about 1683 under the direction of Sir Bernard de Gomme, Charles II's chief military engineer. They were moved from above the original entrance to the present site during alterations to the Castle in 1814.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 50° 46.702′ N, 1° 5.328′ W. Marker is in Portsmouth, England. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Clarence Esplanade and Ave De Caen, on the right when traveling east. Located at the entrance way to Southsea Castle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Portsmouth, England PO5 3PA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Royal Visit Commemoration (here, next to this marker); The Inscription (here, next to this marker); The Bell (a few steps from this marker); The Keep (a few steps from this marker); 68–pdr Muzzle Loader Gun (a few steps from this marker); 9-inch Armstrong-Fraser Gun (a few steps from this marker); Reconstructed Well (within shouting distance of this marker); 64 Pounder Gun (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portsmouth.
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 1, 2018
2. Royal Arms of Charles II
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 1, 2018
3. Royal Arms of Charles II above the entrance to Southsea Castle
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 17, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
