Gosport
Gosport
The coastal town of Gosport is on a peninsula on the western side of Portsmouth Harbour. The town is linked to Portsmouth by the Gosport Ferry, which runs regularly throughout the day.
Gosport has a long history dating back to the 12th century, when it was first mentioned in historical records. The town’s name is thought to derive from ‘Goose Port’, in reference to the large number of geese that used to live in the area.
Gosport is a popular tourist destination, with a variety of attractions and activities to enjoy. The town’s seafront is home to a number of hotels, restaurants and cafes, as well as a playground and an outdoor swimming pool. For those interested in history, there are several
Created: 22 May 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Gosport
Local History around Gosport
There are some historic monuments around including:
Fortifications N of Mumby RoadNo. 5 Battery, Stokes Bay LinesTitchfield Abbey and fishpondsFort SouthwickFuntley ironworks, site ofSouthwick PrioryPortchester CastleFormer Board of Ordnance Gunwharf, HMS VernonPoint Battery including King Edward's Tower and Square TowerSouthwick brewhouseSpitbank FortPortsmouth Garrison churchStony Bridge, TitchfieldFort SouthwickFort BrockhurstFort NelsonFort BlockhouseFort ElsonFortifications S of Trinity ChurchFort GrangePortsmouth Dockyard, the DocksPortsmouth Dockyard, the Block Mills and Stores 35 and 36Fort MoncktonFort FarehamGilkicker fortEarthwork defences at Priddy's HardLong Curtain, King's Bastion and Spur RedoubtWorld War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (P12) at Monument FarmNo 1 Battery, Stokes Bay LinesGunboat Traverser SystemMotte and bailey castle near Apple Dumpling Bridge, south of Rowner.
