Memorials & monuments · South East England
HMS Royal Sovereign Memorial
HMS Royal Sovereign Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
HMS Royal Sovereign Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1387250). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details PORTSMOUTH SU6300 VICTORIA PARK 774-1/8/125 HMS Royal Sovereign Memorial GV II Monument. c1903. By White Bros. of Landport. Granite. 4 sided obelisk on base set on sandstone slab. Erected by the Officers and men "In memory of those killed in a gun accident on board H.M.S. Sovereign off Platea, November 9th 1901, whilst discharging their duty"... also to the memory of those who died during The Commission". Inscriptions list those who were killed and those who died during the commission 1899-1902. (Berridge DW: Monuments and Memorials in the City of Portsmouth: 1984-: 20). Listing NGR: SU6610802158 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 20 July 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 475182 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
HMS Royal Sovereign Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates the naval ship HMS Royal Sovereign, highlighting its historical significance. The structure reflects the architectural style and heritage of its time.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7999, -1.0950
- District
- Portsmouth
- Parish
- Portsmouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PO1 3HJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Portsmouth South
- Official site
- nationalmotormuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26666909 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is HMS Royal Sovereign Memorial?
- HMS Royal Sovereign Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO1 3HJ), in the parish of Portsmouth, unparished area.
- Is HMS Royal Sovereign Memorial a listed building?
- HMS Royal Sovereign Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is HMS Royal Sovereign Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, HMS Royal Sovereign Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to HMS Royal Sovereign Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PO1 3HJ. It sits within the Portsmouth South parliamentary constituency.