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Monument MPM1981 - Possible aerial mast footing, Horsea Island
Summary
Concrete base and a possible aerial support/mast footing recorded within an area along the margin of the former torpedo testing lake on Horsea Island during a walk over survey in 2016.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A concrete base and possible aerial support/mast footing were recorded within an area along the northern margin of the former torpedo testing lake during a walk over survey in 2016. This 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)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SU 6317 0471 (107m by 73m) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Mar 6 2020 1:51PM