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Grove Prison Museum - Portland Harbour Breakwater, Verne Citadel, Nothe Fort, High Angle Batteries
Heritage Open Day: The convict prison at PORTLAND was established in 1848 to Quarry stone for the Breakwaters creating Portland Harbour in Dorset for the Admiralty. Learn more about the fascinating history of the Prison at GROVE PRISON MUSEUM PORTLAND DORSET. Construction of the Portland Harbour breakwaters lasted 22 years, from 1848 to 1870.
In one week alone, more than 24,000 tons of Portland Stone were deposited in the breakwater wall to the designs of it's Architect : James Meadows Rendel - Civil Engineer, under the direction of John Tolerton Leather - Civil Engineering Contractor.
GROVE PRISON MUSEUM tells the stories of the Convicts, Wardens and the impact of HMP Portland on the Island and its Community.
In one week alone, more than 24,000 tons of Portland Stone were deposited in the breakwater wall to the designs of it's Architect : James Meadows Rendel - Civil Engineer, under the direction of John Tolerton Leather - Civil Engineering Contractor.
GROVE PRISON MUSEUM tells the stories of the Convicts, Wardens and the impact of HMP Portland on the Island and its Community.
Thu 18 Sep, Sat 20 Sep
Grove Road, HMP Portland gatehouse, Community Gardens, Portland, Dorset DT5 1DL
Thu 18 Sep:1000-1400; Sat 20 Sep:1000-1400; Free Entry.
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