Hilsea Lines - Centre Bastion (excluding casemates referred to as Bastion 4), East Centre Curtain (Railway) west side (formerly known as Bastion no. 5), Hilsea - Portsmouth, City of (UA)
Earthwork defence dating from 1858-1869, with batteries, magazines and barracks. The central section of the site, comprising three quarters of the Centre Bastion, and the west side of East Centre Curtain, where the railway enters Portsea Island (all formerly referred to broadly as Bastion no. 5) are continuing to suffer from heritage crime, a lack of regular maintenance and very limited access to the site. Opportunities to manage the monument, improve access and interpretation, and reduce heritage crime through the creation of a linear park are being explored by Portsmouth City Council.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Hilsea Lines
- Heritage Category:
- Scheduled Monument
- List Entry Number:
- 1001861
- Local Planning Authority:
- Portsmouth, City of (UA)
- Site Type:
- Defence > Fort
Location
- Building Name:
- Hilsea Lines - Centre Bastion (excluding casemates referred to as Bastion 4)
- Locality:
- Hilsea
- Unitary Authority:
- Portsmouth, City of (UA)
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Portsmouth North
- Region:
- London and South East
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Poor
- Occupancy / Use:
- Vacant/not in use
- Priority:
- B - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; solution agreed but not yet implemented
- Previous Priority:
- B
- Ownership:
- Local authority, multiple owners
- Designation:
- Scheduled Monument, part in CA
Contact Details
Rachel James 0207 973 3153
