1894 - Southsea Castle - Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK
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N 50° 46.705 W 001° 05.329
30U E 634739 N 5626925
This date stone appears on Southsea Castle.
Waymark Code: WMFRW5
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/25/2012
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It appears above the entrance to the castle and is inscribed with worn lettering which states: 'Reformed AD MDCCCXIV Major General Fisher Commanding Royal Engineers'.
Southsea Castle was built in 1544 for Henry VIII, as a defence fort. It has had many additions over the years and today is open to visitors and has many displays.
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