Lumps Fort, Military fortification in Southsea, England
The fort features thick stone walls, defensive positions, and elevated platforms offering views across the Solent toward the Isle of Wight.
Built between 1859 and 1869 as part of Portsmouth's defense system, the fort initially contained 17 guns and accommodations for 100 military personnel.
The site includes a Japanese garden symbolizing Portsmouth's connection with Maizuru and contains forty different varieties of roses in its gardens.
The fort grounds remain open throughout the year, with nearby parking facilities and direct access to Southsea's seafront promenade and model village.
During World War II, the fort served as a training ground for the Royal Marines' Operation Frankton, a strategic raid on German-occupied Bordeaux.
Location: Southsea
Inception: 1859
GPS coordinates: 50.78110,-1.06800
Latest update: March 5, 2025 02:26
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