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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites · South East England

Bastion 1 Hilsea Lines

In or near Portsmouth.

Free admission

Bastion 1 Hilsea Lines — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Moat - Hilsea - geograph.org.uk - 761790

Colin Babb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Cosham · 0.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Bastion 1 Hilsea Lines is a archaeological located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Portsmouth Harbour SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Portsmouth Harbour

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Bastion 1 Hilsea Lines is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It is part of the Hilsea Lines, a series of fortifications built in the 19th century. The site provides insight into military architecture and local history.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.8352, -1.0749
District
Portsmouth
Parish
Portsmouth, unparished area
Postcode
PO2 9RP
Parliamentary constituency
Portsmouth North
Nearest railway station
Cosham0.9 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bastion 1 Hilsea Lines?
Bastion 1 Hilsea Lines is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO2 9RP), in the parish of Portsmouth, unparished area.
What is Bastion 1 Hilsea Lines?
Bastion 1 Hilsea Lines — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Bastion 1 Hilsea Lines?
The nearest railway station is Cosham, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO2 9RP.
Is Bastion 1 Hilsea Lines a protected site?
Yes — Bastion 1 Hilsea Lines is part of the Portsmouth Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Portsmouth Harbour Ramsar wetland.
Is Bastion 1 Hilsea Lines free to visit?
Yes, Bastion 1 Hilsea Lines is free to enter.
How do I get to Bastion 1 Hilsea Lines?
The nearest railway station is Cosham, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO2 9RP.