Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Portsea within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Portsea Island, strongly fortified island, on coast of Hants, between Portsmouth and Langston harbours. 4½ miles long and from 2 to 3½ miles broad, and separated from the mainland by a narrow channel crossed by railway and other bridges, 4666 ac. land, 378 tidal water and 754 foreshore, pop. 128,022; contains the pars. of Portsea, Portsmouth, and Great Salterns.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Portsea, par., Portsea Island, Hants, within bor. of Portsmouth, 4190 ac. land, 158 tidal water and 584 fore-shore, pop. 120,022; 4 Banks.