Caves · South East England
London Road Tunnel Shelter
In or near Purbrook.
London Road Tunnel Shelter — cave in england south east.

Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cosham · 1.4 km
About
London Road Tunnel Shelter is a cave located in england south east. A British cave recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in carboniferous limestone country.
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Place summary
The London Road Tunnel Shelter is a cave located in South-East England. This subterranean structure was originally constructed for civil defence purposes. It serves as a reminder of the region's historical response to wartime threats. Visitors can explore its unique features and gain insight into its practical use during conflicts.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8531, -1.0582
- District
- Portsmouth
- Parish
- Portsmouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PO6 3LZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Portsmouth North
- Nearest railway station
- Cosham — 1.4 km
Sources
- osm: n2469323712 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is London Road Tunnel Shelter?
- London Road Tunnel Shelter is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO6 3LZ), in the parish of Portsmouth, unparished area.
- What is London Road Tunnel Shelter?
- London Road Tunnel Shelter — cave in england south east.
- How do I get to London Road Tunnel Shelter?
- The nearest railway station is Cosham, about 1.4 km away. The nearest town is Purbrook. Drivers can use postcode PO6 3LZ.
- How do I get to London Road Tunnel Shelter?
- The nearest railway station is Cosham, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO6 3LZ.