Archaeological sites · South East England
Earthwork defences at Priddy's Hard
In or near Portsmouth.
Earthwork defences at Priddy's Hard — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Chris Talbot — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Portsmouth Harbour · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Earthwork defences at Priddy's Hard 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
Earthwork defences at Priddy's Hard are archaeological features located in South-East England. These earthworks are significant remnants of historical military architecture, reflecting the region's strategic importance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8069, -1.1286
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Gosport
- Parish
- Gosport, unparished area
- Postcode
- PO12 4FW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gosport
- Nearest railway station
- Portsmouth Harbour — 1.8 km
Sources
- osm: way/1062314199 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Earthwork defences at Priddy's Hard?
- Earthwork defences at Priddy's Hard is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO12 4FW), in the parish of Gosport, unparished area.
- What is Earthwork defences at Priddy's Hard?
- Earthwork defences at Priddy's Hard — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Earthwork defences at Priddy's Hard?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO12 4FW.
- Is Earthwork defences at Priddy's Hard a protected site?
- Yes — Earthwork defences at Priddy's Hard is part of the Portsmouth Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Portsmouth Harbour Ramsar wetland.
- Is Earthwork defences at Priddy's Hard free to visit?
- Yes, Earthwork defences at Priddy's Hard is free to enter.
- How do I get to Earthwork defences at Priddy's Hard?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO12 4FW.