Historic Buildings in Hampshire, England

Eling is the only original tide mill in the country still open and working as it has done for centuries. Situated at the edge of Southampton Water, Eling mill dates back to the 12th century. The current mill is a comparative youngster, built in the late 18th century. See flour being milled harnessing the power of the tide and buy fresh milled flour.
The Tollbridge, Eling, Totton, Hampshire, England, SO40 9HF

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: 4 m W Southampton off A35
Website: Eling Tide Mill
Email: info@elingtidemill.org.uk
Phone: 023 8086 9575
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OS Grid SU367123
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A strikingly unusual moated fort of brick, Fort Brockhurst was built as part of a 19th century plan to defend Portsmouth Harbour. The keep is almost perfectly circular, defended by a moat on one side, with a large parade ground to the rear.
Gunner's Way, Gosport, Hampshire, England, PO12 4DS

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: off A32
Website: Fort Brockhurst
Phone: 02392 581 059
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OS Grid SU596 020
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Fort Cumberland guards the entrance to Langstone Harbour, to the east of Portsmouth. The fort was built in 1740, but completely rebuilt by the Duke of Richmond over 25 years, from 1785 to 1810.
Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, PO4 9LD

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: Road access off Esplanade, or off Eastney and Henderson Roads.
Website: Fort Cumberland
Phone: 02392 856704
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OS Grid SZ682992
Heritage Highlight: Largest 18th century military fort in England
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King James's Gate is an ornamental gateway that formed part of the town defenses of Portsmouth. The gate was built in 1687, across what is now Broad Street. It was later moved from its original site, and now forms the entry to the United Services Recreation Ground on Burnaby Road.

Burnaby Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: On Burnaby Road, one block west of the A3. A very short walk from Portsmouth Harbour, or 20 minutes or so from the Historic Dockyards. Paid parking nearby. Open access.
Website: King James Gate
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OS Grid SU636000
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A ceremonial gateway that was once the main entrance to Portsmouth. The gate was built in 1760, possibly designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor. The gate is built of Portland stone, and originally stood before a moat, crossed by a drawbridge.
St George's Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: Open access on the north side of St George's Road (B2154), near Portsmouth Harbour. Paid parking nearby.
Website: Landport Gate
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OS Grid SZ634997
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A 13th century house that is one of the few surviving medieval townhouses in England. The house has been restored to what it might have looked like in the 14th century. The house was built in 1290 by John Fortin, a merchant involved in trade with France. It was used both as a residence for Fortin and his family, and as a store.
58 French Street, Southampton, Hampshire, England, SO1 0At

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: ¼ mile S of city centre just off Castle Way
Website: Medieval Merchant's House
Phone: 02380 221 503
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OS Grid SU419 112
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