Bastion 5

This is in an area known as Hilsea Lines. See link.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilsea_Lines
There were 6 Bastions. Some have been repurposed but this one has been taken over by party goers and graffiti artists. It is overgrown and lots of detritus all around. Nonetheless it is a fascinating place to visit.
My Step daughter Lucy gave me an “educational tour”.

[Lin]

I must admit that I do love street art...well captured.

[LManning (Laura)]

Great POV to show off this space.

[Liz Gooster]

I really like the contrast between the bright graffiti and the grey stairway

[Mags]

Interesting place and artwork. A bit mysterious too.

[Renee Salamon]

Lovely composition- the entrance does look a bit foreboding though

[katy]

seems like an interesting place ad wonderful to have your personal tour guide

[Lis Lapthorn]

Looks so intriguing.

[Kate]

Don't be caught there alone at night!

[Rob Z]

You've shown the combination of heritage and modern so well. There's street art and there's graffiti - this doesn't seem to add much to the surrounds, except a social comment which is probably not very complimentary. Sorry about the long comment - but I hate seeing heritage areas unappreciated. :)

[Kathy]

The graffiti only adds some bright color. Perhaps Lucy would have more to say on the subject that would unsnarl my lip.

[KV]

I agree with Renee that it looks foreboding… good choice of words.

[Corinne C]

Wonderful pop art. With a little bit of cleaning this place could be awesome!

[Carole Sandford]

Interesting info in the link. A somewhat rundown area I’m thinking.

[Casablanca]

So grungy! What a shame it is not better preserved and cared for, but so interesting to visit.

[Diana]

What a wonderful capture of this colourful and grungy setting! That sure must have been a fun tour!

[Susan Wakely]

@linnypinny @ljmanning @lizgooster @marlboromaam @rensala @grammyn @foxes37 @k9photo @robz @randystreat @kvphoto @corinnec @carole_sandford @casablanca @ludwigsdiana thank you all for your comments. Grungy /seedy are words that came to mind. The rest of this site and walkways were really well cared for. I am not sure why this area has not been maintained although there was evidence of some cleaning up recently.

[Kathryn M]

Might be a bit icky, but makes for a great photo.

[*lynn]

Fantastic composition showing the walls

[Kathy A]

This is really cool

[Mary Siegle]

Thank you for the link to the info! Interesting. Great shot here!