To show the development of the Victorian fortifications a number of highly detailed maps have been developed showing the forts and batteries that were around or being considered at a given point in time. The sites are colour coded to show different statuses:
Click on the date for the map you wish to see.
January 1850
January 1860
January 1870
January 1880
January 1890
January 1900
January 1910
January 2020
At the 2025 Palmerston Forts Society AGM the new five year strategy was launched to the members. read more ...
This years journal has now been despatched to all renewed members and is available for download for Digital Members.
The 2025 edition of the PFS Journal has arrived from the printers. It will be distributed to members at this years AGM on the 25th October and to those members unable to attend it will be posted via Royal Mail the following week.read more ...
The Royal Armouries are asking people who have visited the fort to complete a small on-line survey to help them shape future plans for the fort as a visitor experience. read more ...
We are delighted to announce that, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has decided to add Lumps Fort (Southsea) and the site of the nearby practice battery to the National Heritage List for England as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. read more ...
The Palmerston Forts Society (PFS) aims to educate the public about Fort Nelson and Victorian fortifications, supporting their improvement for public benefit. To further this goal, PFS offers financial grants of up to £1,000 for projects focused on preserving and recording Victorian forts.read more ...
Easyfundraising We have now registered with a new scheme called easyfundraising. Over 7,000 brands will donate to us when you use easyfundraising to shop with them – at no extra cost to yourself. read more ...