‘The celebrated fortifications surround the town on the land side, and command the whole island. The ramparts, entered by several handsome gateways, form a semicircular terrace upwards of a mile in length, which is planted with trees, and affords a delightful promenade with varied and extensive views. They are fortified by strong bastions and batteries of heavy ordnance, and still further defended by broad deep ditches. Here are several guard houses in different parts of the town and three regiments of foot constitute the usual garrison.’
Description of Portsmouth in the Post Office Hampshire Trades’ Directory 1847
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