Square Tower

The Square Tower is one of the oldest parts of the fortifications of Portsmouth, England. It is a Grade I listed building.
  • Type: Building
  • Description: fortification in Portsmouth, England
  • Also known as: Portsmouth Square Tower
  • Address: Portsmouth, PO1 2ND

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Portsmouth Cathedral and HMS Victory.

Church
Photo: JohnArmagh, Public domain.
The Cathedral Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, commonly known as , is an Anglican cathedral church in the centre of in , England. is situated 670 feet northeast of Square Tower.

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is a 104-gun first-rate wooden sailing ship of the line. With 248 years of service as of 2026, she is the world's oldest naval vessel still in commission. is situated 1 mile north of Square Tower.

Church
was an almshouse and hospice at , , England. It is now also known as the Royal Garrison Church and is an English Heritage property and a Grade II listed building. is situated 620 feet east of Square Tower.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gosport and Southsea.

is a town in , a short water ride away from . Although not a traditional destination, it does have some attractions if you are interested in maritime history.

Suburb
is a seaside resort and a geographic area of , in the ceremonial county of , England. is located 1.8 miles to the south of Portsmouth's inner city-centre.

Suburb
is a village in the borough of , on the south coast of , England. It stretches east–west from , Haslar to Browndown Battery, and is centred 0.5 miles east of the shore of and near the head of a creek which extends a mile westward from Harbour. is situated 2 miles west of Square Tower.

Square Tower

Latitude
50.78936° or 50° 47′ 22″ north
Longitude
-1.10651° or 1° 6′ 23″ west
Elevation
7 feet (2 metres)
Levels
3
Open location code
9C2WQVQV+P9
Open­Street­Map ID
way 438300975
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Geo­Names ID
6288042
Wiki­data ID
Q15278998
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