Palmerston Forts – Part 1 – Fort Brockhurst
Located on what is now called Gunners Way in Elson, Gosport, Fort Brockhurst is something of an incongruity. With houses on one side, a major roundabout that leads into the town centre having since been built just yards away from the Fort, and a large industrial estate next door, the Fort is a constant reminder of the historical significance of the town.
Fort Brockhurst was one of a line of five such structures built to defend the Western approaches to Portsmouth. Designed by William Crossman, Brockhurst is surrounded by a large moat, access across which is made via two iron bridges.
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Here I am on the main bridge with a copy of my ACG. And here you can see that bridge from the East.
A view through the main door reveals the circular structure of the main keep. The picture on the right shows the markers recording the depth of the moat.
These pictures demonstrate the intricate construction of the main keep, which appears to be home now to several flocks of pigeons.
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