Former Guard House, Fort Cumberland
Former Guard House, Fort Cumberland is a Grade II listed building in Portsmouth, first listed on 18 March 1999. It is one of 409 Grade II entries among 455 listed buildings in Portsmouth; 65% of Portsmouth’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Former Guard House, Fort Cumberland |
| Grade | Grade II — special interest |
| List entry number | 1104274 |
| Date first listed | 18 March 1999 |
| Local planning authority | Portsmouth |
| Location | 50.78874, -1.03326 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1104274 |
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What the grade means for works
Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.
The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.
Listed buildings near Former Guard House, Fort Cumberland
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Former Hospital and Ancilliary Buildings, Fort Cumberland | II | 66 m |
| Former Officers Quarters, Fort Cumberland | II | 99 m |
| Fort Cumberland | II* | 155 m |
| World War II Anti-Tank Defences at Eastney Beach | II | 575 m |
| Sea Lock and Basin | II | 777 m |
| Eastney Beam Engine Museum | II | 871 m |
| World War II Pillbox at Eastney Beach | II | 871 m |
| Eastney Depot: Engine House | II | 901 m |
| Eastney Depot: Gas Engine House | II | 917 m |
| Eastney Barracks, Eastney Fort East | II | 1.3 km |