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Location
On Grand Parade.
 
Description
The plaque, set on a block of granite, stands beside a full-size layout of the Guardroom site which has each of the original walls represented by a line of bricks.

Plaque
The Guardroom Plaque
 
Site
Site of the Garrison Guardroom		 Inscription

PORTSMOUTH MAIN GUARD HOUSE
 
The main Guard House of Portsmouth Garrison was built during the reign of George I 1714-27. From here sentries were posted to their various duties. The centre of military activity within portsmouth, this area was the setting for important ceremonial occasions. The building was demolished in 1883 at the time of the demolition of the town's fortifications.
 
The works which define the stucture of the Guard House, were undertaken in 1985-6 by Portsmouth City Council on behalf of Hampshire County Council.