List of tallest buildings and structures in Portsmouth
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This list of the tallest buildings and structures in Portsmouth ranks skyscrapers and structures in Portsmouth
, England by height. Please note only structures taller than 150 feet (45.7 m) are listed below. The city's current tallest structure is the 558 feet (170.1 m), which is also the tallest accessible structure in the United Kingdom outside London.
Portsmouth
Portsmouth is the second largest city in the ceremonial county of Hampshire on the south coast of England. Portsmouth is notable for being the United Kingdom's only island city; it is located mainly on Portsea Island...
, England by height. Please note only structures taller than 150 feet (45.7 m) are listed below. The city's current tallest structure is the 558 feet (170.1 m), which is also the tallest accessible structure in the United Kingdom outside London.
Tallest buildings and structures
An equal sign (=) following a rank indicates the same height between two or more buildings.Rank | Name | Use | Image | Height (m) | Height (ft) | Floors | Year | Notes |
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1 | Spinnaker Tower Spinnaker Tower Spinnaker Tower is a –high landmark tower in Portsmouth, England. It is the centrepiece of the redevelopment of Portsmouth Harbour, which was supported by a National Lottery grant. Its shape was chosen by Portsmouth residents from a selection of concepts... |
Observation Tower | 170 | 558 | 4 | 2005 | ||
2 | East Side Plaza | Residential | 101 | 331 | 26 | 2008 | ||
3 | Ladywood House | Residential | 72 | 236 | 24 | 1971 | ||
4 | Admiralty Tower | Residential | 68 | 223 | 22 | 2008 | ||
5 | Europa House | Office | 63 | 207 | 18 | 1969 | ||
6 | Zurich House | Office | 61 | 200 | 12 | 1973 | ||
7= | Sarah Robinson House | Residential | 57 | 187 | 21 | |||
7= | Millgate House | Residential | 57 | 187 | 21 | |||
9= | Barkis House | Residential | 52 | 171 | 18 | |||
9= | Nickleby House | Residential | 52 | 171 | 18 | |||
11= | Barnard Tower | Residential | 51 | 167 | 13 | |||
11= | Edgbaston House | Residential | 51 | 167 | 18 | |||
11= | Handsworth House | Residential | 51 | 167 | 18 | |||
11= | Leamington House | Residential | 51 | 167 | 18 | |||
11= | Tipton House | Residential | 51 | 167 | 18 | |||
11= | Horatia House | Residential | 51 | 167 | 18 | |||
17= | Trafalgar Hall | Residential | 46 | 151 | 15 | 2003 | ||
17= | Trimast/Sails of the South Sails of the South The Trimast, commonly referred to as the Sails of the South, is a –high structure situated between two carriageways of the M275 motorway just outside Portsmouth, England.... |
Monument | 46 | 151 | N/A | 2001 |
Under Construction
Name | Use | Image | Height (m) | Height (ft) | Floors | Notes |
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The Blade | Student Accommodation | 101 | 331 | 33 |
Approved
Name | Use | Image | Height (m) | Height (ft) | Floors | Notes |
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Pompey Village Block A | Residential | 55 | 180 | 18 | ||
Number One Portsmouth | Hotel | 102 | 335 | 26 |
Timeline of tallest buildings and structures
The history of tall buildings in Portsmouth only really began in the 1960s and 70's. Despite competition in recent years, 361ft Spinnaker Tower has remained the tallest structure in the city since 2005.Year tallest | Name | Image | Height (m) | Height (ft) |
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1693–1969 | Portsmouth Cathedral Portsmouth Cathedral The Cathedral Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Portsmouth, commonly known as Portsmouth Cathedral, is the Church of England cathedral of the City of Portsmouth, England and is located in the heart of Old Portsmouth... |
37 | 121 | |
1969–1971 | Europa House | 63 | 207 | |
1971–2005 | Ladywood House | 72 | 236 | |
2005– | Spinnaker Tower Spinnaker Tower Spinnaker Tower is a –high landmark tower in Portsmouth, England. It is the centrepiece of the redevelopment of Portsmouth Harbour, which was supported by a National Lottery grant. Its shape was chosen by Portsmouth residents from a selection of concepts... |
170 | 558 |