The view from Gilkicker Fort
Gilkicker fort
Across the horizon some of the Portsmouth landmarks can just be made out. South Parade pier, Southsea Castle, Portsmouth Cathedral are all visible.
The view from Gilkicker Fort
Gilkicker fort |
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| Taken from the Trig point. The walls and
earthwork of the nearby Fort Monkton can be seen beyond the pond. This
fort is older and larger than Gilkicker, being completed by 1790. It is
near perfect condition and still in the hands of the army.
Across the horizon some of the Portsmouth landmarks can just be made out. South Parade pier, Southsea Castle, Portsmouth Cathedral are all visible. |