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Monument MPM1980 - Possible aerial mast base
Summary
The remains of what may have been an aerial mast base were recorded on the foreshore on Horsea Island during a walk over survey in 2016. What was thought to be a torpedo transporter and the remains of sleepers for transport tracks were also recorded.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The remains of what may have been an aerial mast base were recorded within a section of foreshore on Horsea Island to the south of the former torpedo testing range during a walk over survey in 2016. What was thought to have been a torpedo transporter and the remains of sleepers for transport tracks were also recorded. The remains of the possible aerial mast base may have related to one of the Wireless Telegraphy Stations that were in use on Horsea Island between 1909 and the 1960s.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SPM582 Bibliographic reference: Maritime Archaeology Trust. 2018. Forgotten Wrecks of the First World War: First World War Wireless Stations of the South Coast of England.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Finds (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SU 6307 0462 (107m by 120m) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Mar 6 2020 1:51PM