| Verne Citadel | |
|---|---|
 Main entrance to The Verne | |
  Verne Citadel | |
| Coordinates | 50°33′44″N 2°26′09″W / 50.5622°N 2.4357°W |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | No |
| Condition | Complete |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1857-1881 |
| In use | Prison |
| Materials | Earth Masonry |
Verne Citadel is a 19th-century citadel on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. Located on the highest point of Portland, Verne Hill, it sits in a commanding position overlooking Portland Harbour, which it was built to defend. It later became HM Prison The Verne in 1949.