17 iconic and historic Royal Navy and military sites in Portsmouth, with some of them "at risk" of decaying

With the city’s rich history, and connections to the Royal Navy and the armed forces, sites can be found across a wide area. Many date back as far as the 18th century.

Some of these sites welcome visitors and tourists throughout the year, soaking in all of their wonderful stories. Many are being transformed for modern uses after being abandoned in guises which cast a dark shadow on their illustrious backstories.

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Unfortunately, some of these locations have been left in a dilapidated state, placed on the Historic England “at risk” register. A statement on its website said: “Assessing sites for Heritage at Risk (HAR) helps us understand the overall state of England's historic sites. The process identifies sites that are most at risk of being lost as a result of neglect, decay or inappropriate development.

“Every year Historic England updates the Heritage at Risk Register. The end result is a dynamic picture of the sites most at risk and most in need of safeguarding for the future.”

Here are 17 sites from the Portsmouth area, many of them being scheduled monuments.