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Fort Cumberland

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Fort Cumberland guards the entrance to Langstone Harbour, to the east of Portsmouth. The fort was built in 1740, but completely rebuilt by the Duke of Richmond over 25 years, from 1785 to 1810.

The fort is a bastion type, in a pentagon shape, and may be the largest and most impressive example of 18th century defensive building in England. It was built to create a profile as low as possible, yet still high enough for gun emplacements.

Open only for prebooked tours (see English Heritage website) and for Heritage Open days.
Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, PO4 9LD

About Fort Cumberland
Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: Road access off Esplanade, or off Eastney and Henderson Roads.
Website: Fort Cumberland
Phone: 02392 856704
English Heritage
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Heritage Highlight: Largest 18th century military fort in England
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Nearest Attractions King James Gate - 2.9 miles (Historic Property) Landport Gate - 3 miles (Historic Property) Royal Garrison Church - 3.1 miles (Church) Portsmouth Cathedral - 3.2 miles (Cathedral) Mary Rose - 3.3 miles (Museum) Portchester Castle - 4.9 miles (Castle) Fort Brockhurst - 5.6 miles (Historic Property) Appley Tower - 6.5 miles (Historic Property)

Nearest Towns and Villages Earnley - 9 miles away Walderton - 9.8 miles away Fishbourne - 10.8 miles away Bosham - 10.8 miles away Sidlesham - 10.9 miles away Compton - 11.3 miles away Chichester - 11.5 miles away Selsey - 12.1 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Marina View - 6.4 miles from Fort Cumberland Bembridge, Isle of Wight Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £295

Seascape - 11.4 miles from Fort Cumberland Selsey, West Sussex Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £325

The School House - 11.4 miles from Fort Cumberland East Cowes, Isle of Wight Sleeps: 10 Stay from: £325

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Nearest Hotels

Sinah Warren Hotel - 1 miles from Fort Cumberland Eastney, Hampshire Stay from: £300.00

Beaufort Hotel - 1.7 miles from Fort Cumberland Portsmouth, Hampshire Stay from: £40.00

Westfield Hall Hotel - 1.7 miles from Fort Cumberland Southsea, Hampshire Stay from: £68.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Abbey Lodge Guest House - 2 miles from Fort Cumberland Portsmouth, Hampshire From: £35.00

Mill Rythe Holiday Village - 2.9 miles from Fort Cumberland Hayling Island, West Sussex From: £25.00

The Duke Of Buckingham - 2.9 miles from Fort Cumberland Portsmouth, Hampshire From: £29.00

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Hayling Island
Tourist Information Centre
Central Beachlands
7 Seafront
Hayling Island
Havant
Hampshire
England
PO11 0AG
Tel: 023 9246 7111
Fax: 023 9246 5626
Email: tourism@havant.gov.uk
Web: http://www.havant.gov.uk
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