HM Prison Portland, Correctional facility in Isle of Portland, England.
The prison complex encompasses Victorian-era stone buildings with thick walls, cell blocks, and a gatehouse situated along the Dorset coastline.
Established in 1848 as Britain's first male convict public works prison, inmates initially contributed labor to construct the Portland Harbor breakwaters.
The Grove Prison Museum, opened in 2014, displays artifacts and memorabilia collected by former officers, documenting the institution's evolution since Victorian times.
The facility now operates as both an adult prison and young offenders institution, providing educational programs and vocational training for rehabilitation purposes.
Between 1931 and 1935, inmates transformed an abandoned quarry behind St. Peter's Church into a sports stadium that remained active until 1975.
Inception: 1848
Official opening: 1848
GPS coordinates: 50.55020,-2.42260
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:50
Verne High Angle Battery
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Verne Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery
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Portland Museum
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St Andrew's Church, Portland
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Nicodemus Knob
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Broadcroft Quarry
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All Saints Church, Portland
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King Barrow Quarry
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Folly Pier
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Little Beach
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The Old Engine Shed, Portland
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King's Pier
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St. Peter's Church, Portland
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Yeolands Quarry
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St George's Centre
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Jordans Mine
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Church of Our Lady and St. Andrew, Portland
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Bridge At Sy 6923 7324
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Bridge At Sy 6926 7326
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RAF Portland, site of Rotor early warning radar station
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Hm Young Offenders Institution Gatehouse, With Vr Letter Box
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Hm Young Offender Institution, North And East Boundary Walls
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Boundary Stone At Ngr Sy 7035 7208
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Clock Tower
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Ventilator Shaft At Ngr Sy 7037 7216
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Wesleyan School With Boundary Wall
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