Archaeological sites · South East England
Fort James
In or near Portsmouth.
Fort James — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Ian Capper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Portsmouth Harbour · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Fort James 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
Fort James is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It is notable for its historical significance and remains, reflecting military architecture from a specific era. The site provides insight into the region's past and its strategic importance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.8033, -1.1210
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Gosport
- Parish
- Gosport, unparished area
- Postcode
- PO12 1FL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gosport
- Nearest railway station
- Portsmouth Harbour — 1.1 km
Sources
- osm: node/4734593626 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fort James?
- Fort James is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO12 1FL), in the parish of Gosport, unparished area.
- What is Fort James?
- Fort James — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fort James?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO12 1FL.
- Is Fort James a protected site?
- Yes — Fort James is part of the Portsmouth Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Portsmouth Harbour Ramsar wetland.
- Is Fort James free to visit?
- Yes, Fort James is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fort James?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO12 1FL.