Fort Cumberland (English Heritage)

Fort Cumberland
near Southsea
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO4 9LD
England

Website

www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/ConProperty.189

Telephone

02392 856700

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Perhaps England's most impressive piece of 18th-century defensive architecture, Fort Cumberland was reconstructed in pentagonal form by the Duke of Cumberland between 1785 and 1810, and designed to protect Langstone Harbour. Southsea beach is nearby.

Venue Type:

Castle or defences

 Opening hours

The Fort opens occasionally for pre booked tours and Heritage Open Days 7 - 10 Sep and is available for private hire, please call 02392 378291.

 Admission charges

Discounts

  • English Heritage

Collection details

Architecture, Weapons and War

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