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Hilsea Lines Trails
'Hilsea Lines is a popular attraction for both residents and visitors - a green corridor separating Portsea Island from the mainland. Eight interpretation boards across Hilsea Lines illustrate self-guided walks which help visitors appreciate the significance of the military and natural history that can be seen along the way. You can download ... two self-guided walks leaflets - one about the military history of the area and the other focusing on the wildlife.'
Portsmouth City Council
'The history of Hilsea Lines very much reflects the development of Portsmouth as a military base. In 1544, during Henry VIII's reign, the first defences were built just north of Ports Creek to protect the naval interests from an inland attack. Not until 1757 were defensive lines established to the south of the creek where they remained largely unaltered for over 100 years. The existing lines replaced them when the renewed threat of a French invasion prompted the need for stronger defences. Construction was started in 1858, completed in 1871 and cost £260,000. The expected invasion did not materialise and the Lines were never used in battle.'
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