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: 50.79047,-1.104126
Grid Reference: SZ632993
Police Area: Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Council Area: Portsmouth
Country: England

GBPNID: 33876
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Old_Portsmouth,_Hampshire_33876

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Portsmouth is a village in Lancashire. It is within the council area of Calderdale.

Place Type: Village
Historic County : Lancashire
Lat, Long: 53.732033,-2.152331
Grid Reference: SD900261
Police Area: West Yorkshire
Council Area: Calderdale
Civil Parish: Todmorden CP
Country: England

GBPNID: 36625
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Portsmouth,_Lancashire_36625

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Portsmouth is a city in Hampshire. Portsmouth is the home of the Royal Navy, for which it is the greatest and most famous port. The city stands on its own island, Portsea Island, facing the English Channel, with a capacious, sheltered, natural harbour, which has been its foundation and fortune. Portsmouth was established as a town with a royal charter on 2 May 1194. The first ever drydock was constructed by Henry VII in 1496. Portsmouth was England's first line of defence during the attempted French invasion in 1545. By the early-19th century, Portsmouth was the most heavily fortified city in the world. The 19th and 20th centuries saw the expansion of Portsmouth across Portsea Island and onto a small area of the mainland. Portsmouth was awarded city status in 1926. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard contains several historic ships including the HMS Victory and the remains of the Mary Rose. Portsmouth is within the council area of Portsmouth.

Place Type: City
Historic County : Hampshire
Island: Portsea Island
Lat, Long: 50.797554,-1.092857
Grid Reference: SU640001
Police Area: Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Council Area: Portsmouth
Country: England

GBPNID: 36626
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Portsmouth,_Hampshire_36626

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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: 50.79047,-1.104126
Grid Reference: SZ632993
Police Area: Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Council Area: Portsmouth
Country: England

GBPNID: 33876
Entry Type: Main Name,Prefix listing (K)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Portsmouth,_Old,_Hampshire_33876

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