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Monument MPM1741 - National Museum of the Royal Navy
Summary
Archaeological features observed during a watching brief in 2012, comprising a cobbled road surface, a brick structure (probably a soak-away) and deposits related to the building up of the ground level in the late-19th century and levelling of the site during the 18th century.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Archaeological features observed during two watching briefs in 2012 during preparation and groundworks for the construction of a new building linking two 18th century storehouses used as galleries for the National Museum of the Royal Navy.
The archaeology comprised: a cobbled road surface which appeared to have been re-laid in the mid-20th century; a late-19th century dump of cinder and rubble used to build up the ground level; a clay deposit which may have been related to the levelling of the site prior to the construction of the two storehouses between the 1760s and 1780s; a brick feature, probably a soak-away drain constructed from re-used bricks, which may date to the 20th century.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SPM381 Unpublished document: Millward, Jonathan. 2012. National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire Archaeological Watching Brief: Phase One.
- --- SPM382 Unpublished document: Millward, Jonathan. 2012. National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire Archaeological Watching Brief: Phase Two.
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area 22: HM Naval Base and St George's Sqaure
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Finds (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SU 628 005 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Aug 18 2026 10:50AM