Pewit Island is a small island in England located in the northwestern section of Portsmouth Harbour. [1]
Historically it appears to have been connected to the mainland via a manmade shingle causeway, parts of which still exist. [1] The island has been colonised by oak and blackthorn scrub and is home to species including sea lavender and golden samphire plants. [2] The island is currently a Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust nature reserve. [3]
In 1857 plans drawn up to improve the defences of Portsmouth included building a fortification on the island. [4] The plans were later modified in the face of improved artillery technology and the fortification was never built. [4]
50°49′52″N 1°08′13″W / 50.831°N 1.137°W
Pewit Island is a small island in England located in the northwestern section of Portsmouth Harbour. [1]
Historically it appears to have been connected to the mainland via a manmade shingle causeway, parts of which still exist. [1] The island has been colonised by oak and blackthorn scrub and is home to species including sea lavender and golden samphire plants. [2] The island is currently a Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust nature reserve. [3]
In 1857 plans drawn up to improve the defences of Portsmouth included building a fortification on the island. [4] The plans were later modified in the face of improved artillery technology and the fortification was never built. [4]
50°49′52″N 1°08′13″W / 50.831°N 1.137°W