Fort Nelson, Portsmouth

Name: Fort Nelson
Address: Portsdown Hill Rd, Portsmouth, PO17 6AN, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1329 233734

#17 among attractions in Portsmouth

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Fort Nelson, in the civil parish of Boarhunt in the English county of Hampshire, is one of five defensive forts built on the summit of Portsdown Hill in the 1860s, overlooking the important naval base of Portsmouth. It is now part of the Royal Armouries, housing their collection of artillery, and a Grade I Listed Building. ()

Built: 1860 (164 years ago)Coordinates: 50°51'40"N, 1°8'20"W

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Portsdown Hill RdPortsmouth PO17 6AN United Kingdom

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+44 1329 233734

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Nearby attractions include: Portchester Castle, Hilsea Lido, Fareham Shopping Centre, Port Solent.

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Shopping, Shopping centre
Fareham Shopping Centre, Fareham
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2.1 miSE
Sailing, Marina
Port Solent, Portsmouth
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History museum, Museum
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Concerts and shows, Theater
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50°50'27"N • 1°8'44"W
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Memorial
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Archaeological site
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Portsdown Hill, Portsmouth
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