Portus Adurni, Portsmouth

Name: Portus Adurni
Address: Portsmouth, United Kingdom

#53 among attractions in Portsmouth

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Portus Adurni was a Roman fort in the Roman province of Britannia situated at the north end of Portsmouth Harbour. It was part of the Saxon Shore, and is the best-preserved Roman fort north of the Alps. Around an eighth of the fort has been excavated. ()

Alternative names: Area: 8.48 acres (0.0132 mi²)Coordinates: 50°50'17"N, 1°6'54"W

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Portsmouth United Kingdom

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Portus Adurni – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Portchester Castle, Port Solent, Portsmouth Harbour, Portchester.

~390 ftSE
Museum, Military museum, Reportedly haunted
Portchester Castle, Portsmouth
2 min walk • Portchester Castle stands as a historical sentinel on the southern coast of England, in the quaint village of Portchester, a suburb of the city of Portsmouth. This medieval fortress is an enduring testament to Britain's storied past, offering visitors a chance to step...
0.8 miNE
Sailing, Marina
Port Solent, Portsmouth
21 min walk • Port Solent is the commercial name of a housing and leisure development located in the Paulsgrove suburb of the English city of Portsmouth, Hampshire, comprising a marina, a housing estate, shopping and leisure facilities.
1.1 miS
Harbor
Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth
29 min walk • Portsmouth Harbour is a 1,264.2-hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Portsmouth and Gosport in Hampshire. It is a Ramsar site and a Special Protection Area. It is a large natural harbour in Hampshire, England.
0.6 miNW
Village, Area
Portchester, Portsmouth
15 min walk • Portchester is a locality and suburb 6 km northwest of Portsmouth, England. It is part of the borough of Fareham in Hampshire. Once a small village, Portchester is now a busy part of the expanding conurbation between Portsmouth and Southampton on the A27 main thoroughfare.
0.6 miN
Historical place, Harbor
Trafalgar Wharf, Portsmouth
16 min walk • Trafalgar Wharf is a shipyard in Portsmouth accommodating marine engineering businesses ranging from sailmakers and boat brokers to boat builders. It was formerly the VT Halmatic shipyard, owned by VT Group and latterly by BVT Surface Fleet.
1.1 miSW
Island
Pewit Island, Portsmouth
28 min walk • Pewit Island is a small island located in the north western section of Portsmouth Harbour. Historically it appears to have been connected to the mainland via a manmade shingle causeway, parts of which still exist.
1.3 miNE
Neighbourhood
Paulsgrove, Portsmouth
33 min walk • Paulsgrove is an area of northern Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Initially a small independent hamlet for many centuries, it was admitted to the city limits in 1920 and grew rapidly after the end of the Second World War.

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Which popular attractions are close to Portus Adurni?

Nearby attractions include Portchester Castle, Portsmouth (2 min walk), Portchester, Portsmouth (15 min walk), Trafalgar Wharf, Portsmouth (16 min walk), Port Solent, Portsmouth (21 min walk).

How to get to Portus Adurni by public transport?

The nearest stations to Portus Adurni:

Train

Portchester (22 min walk)

Portus Adurni, Portsmouth

Facts and practical information

Portus Adurni – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Portchester Castle, Portsmouth

Port Solent, Portsmouth

Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth

Portchester, Portsmouth

Trafalgar Wharf, Portsmouth

Pewit Island, Portsmouth

Paulsgrove, Portsmouth

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Portus Adurni?

How to get to Portus Adurni by public transport?