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Building MPM810 - THE ROYAL RAILWAY SHELTER (BUILDING NUMBER 1/45)
Summary
Raiway shelter built c1893-1888, for the use of the Royal Family when visiting the dockyard. The shelter was moved from it's original location on the South Railway Jetty to the west quay of the North Camber in c2002.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Railway shelter built in 1888 for the use of the Royal Family when visiting the Royal Naval dockyard. Single storey open sided structure with cast iron frame, roof constructed of asphalt on wooden lining. [1]
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Railway shelter built in 1893. The shelter originally stood on the edge of the South Railway Jetty. It was moved to its present location on the west quay of the North Camber c2000. [2]
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SPM35 Index: Historic England. The National Heritage List for England.
- <2> SPM399 Bibliographic reference: Naval Dockyards Society. 2015. 20th Century Naval Dockyards: Devonport and Portsmouth Characterisation Report.
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area 22: HM Naval Base and St George's Sqaure
- Listed Building (II) 1272292: THE ROYAL RAILWAY SHELTER (BUILDING NUMBER 1/45)
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 627 004 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Feb 20 2019 4:09PM