Portland Castle, Portland, Dorset

 

Enhancement works to the grounds of the Tudor castle for English Heritage on Portland Harbour. The landscape upgrades the public spaces of the castle and regenerates an adjacent derelict site to create an events and performance area for summer and off-season use. Additional parking on the adjacent Osprey Quay site forms part of the revitalisation of the former Royal Navy helicopter base. The use of local Portland stone waste and locally collected seed and soil increase the biodiversity of the site which is in close proximity to Portland harbour and the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.

Designations
UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast site and Conservation Area
The Castle is Grade 1 listed and is a Scheduled Ancient Monument

Client:    English Heritage