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Monument MPM1286 - Former Nissen Hut, Governor's Green
Summary
Four features, probably related to a Second World War Nissen hut complex which stood on the site in the 1940s, recorded during excavations in 2009.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Four features recorded during excavations on Governor's Green in 2009 were interpreted as belonging to part of a Second World War Nissen hut complex. They were all revealed in Trench 1. The details of the features are as follows:
F104 - Roughly circular steep sided pit measuring 128m in diameter and over 0.75m deep. The feature was not fully excavated.
F106 - Subrectangular feature measuring 0.46m in length and 0.33m wide. The feature was not excavated.
F108 - Subrectangular feature measuring 0.66m in length and 0.52m wide. The feature was not excavated.
F139 - Small oval feature with concave sides and base, measuring 0.62m in length, 0.51m wide and 0.11 deep.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SPM221 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2010. Governor's Green Portsmouth, Hampshire: Archaeological Evaluation Report.
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area 4: Old Portsmouth
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Finds (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 633 992 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Feb 22 2019 11:15AM