Square Tower

Square Tower

The Square Tower is situated in Portsmouth, England (50.7894N 1.1065W).

The tower was built in 1494 as part fortifications and as a home to the governor of Portsmouth. In 1584 it was converted to a gunpowder store, the governor moving residence next to the Garrison Church. In 1779 it was converted to a Royal Navy meat store until 1850, when this function was moved to Gosport. The tower was manned during World Wars and was purchased by Portsmouth City Council in 1958-1960.

References

* The History Of The Square Tower - Portsmouth Museums & Records Service


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