Welcome to the Encyclopaedia of Portland History, based on the Island and Royal Manor of Portland in Dorset.
The website is an educational, non-profit resource dedicated to the history of the island and its places of interest.

All pages can be accessed on the Map and A-Z Index page.

Nothe Fort Appeal

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Nothe Fort is under threat from the lack of vital income needed to maintain this historic monument and tourist attraction. An appeal has been launched on Crowdfunder to raise £5,000, so that the fort can reopen in July with alterations ensuring full compliance of social distancing guidelines. If the £5,000 figure is reached, it will be matched by the Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership.

The Nothe Fort was built in 1860-72 as one of a number of defences for the new harbour of refuge at Portland. It remained a coastal defence until 1956 and has been in the care of the Weymouth Civic Society since 1980. Since that time, the fort has developed into one of Weymouth's most popular tourists attractions.

Donations of any sum can be made at Crowdfunder by clicking here.