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Old Portsmouth is the area of the original mediæval town of Portsmouth, now forming part of the modern city of Portsmouth, Hampshire. Portsmouth was founded in the late 12th century by Norman lord Jean de Gisors as one end of a trade route between England and France. The area contains many historic buildings including the 12th century Portsmouth Cathedral and the 13th century Royal Garrison Church. The Square Tower (1494) and the Round Tower (c. 1490) form parts of the historic fortifications of the town. Old Portsmouth is within the council area of Portsmouth.
Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Hampshire
Island: Portsea Island
Lat, Long: 50.791572,-1.101084
Grid Reference: SZ 6345 9949
Council Area: Portsmouth CA
Police Area: Hampshire and Isle of Wight PA
GBPN ID: 33876
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Old_Portsmouth,_Hampshire_33876
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Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Hampshire
Island: Portsea Island
Lat, Long: 50.791572,-1.101084
Grid Reference: SZ 6345 9949
Council Area: Portsmouth CA
Police Area: Hampshire and Isle of Wight PA
GBPN ID: 33876
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Old_Portsmouth,_Hampshire_33876
Peruse Hampshire on Wikishire