Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Inscription
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 1, 2018
1. The Inscription Marker
The tablet above the inside of the
entrance passage records the early
19th century enlargement of the Castle.
“Reformed AD MDCCCXIV
Major General Fisher
Commanding Royal Engineers”
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 50° 46.699′ N, 1° 5.324′ 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 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); Royal Arms of Charles II (here, next to this marker); The Bell (a few steps from this marker); The Keep (a few steps from this marker); Reconstructed Well (a few steps from this marker); 68–pdr Muzzle Loader Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); 9-inch Armstrong-Fraser Gun (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.
Also see . . .
1. Southsea Castle. (Submitted on September 17, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
this page online
2. Southsea Castle on Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 17, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 1, 2018
2. The Tablet described by the Inscription Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 1, 2018
3. The Tablet and the Inscription Marker
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 82 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 17, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
