Memorials & monuments · South East England
Monument To Admiral Napier
Monument To Admiral Napier — 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
Monument To Admiral Napier is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1387255). 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 774-1/8/128 Monument to Admiral Napier 25/09/72 GV II Monument. 1863. Stone. Sandstone column with Portland stone Romanesque capital and finial surmounted by stone lion. 6-sided Portland stone pedestal, 3 sides concave set on tapering rusticated sandstone base, uncoursed rubble lower base on granite slab. Commemorates death of Admiral Napier 1860. Inscription reads: "The monument was erected by the Petty Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, Seamen and Marines of Her Majesty's Navy 1863 - to commemorate the untiring efforts of a gallant Officer and true hearted man (Charles Napier c1786 - d1860) in advancing the welfare of the British sailor." The monument was originally sited at the junction of Commercial and Edinburgh Roads. (Lloyd DW: Buildings of Portsmouth and its Environs: Portsmouth: 1974-: 86; The Buildings of England: Pevsner N & Lloyd DW: Hampshire: Harmondsworth: 1967-: 456; Berridge DW: Monuments and Memorials in the City of Portsmouth: 1984-: 21). Listing NGR: SU6610802158 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 475187 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Monument to Admiral Napier is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates Admiral Sir Charles Napier, notable for his naval service. The monument reflects the historical significance of its subject within British maritime history.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7998, -1.0948
- District
- Portsmouth
- Parish
- Portsmouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PO1 3HJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Portsmouth South
Sources
- wikidata: Q26666914 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument To Admiral Napier?
- Monument To Admiral Napier is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO1 3HJ), in the parish of Portsmouth, unparished area.
- Is Monument To Admiral Napier a listed building?
- Monument To Admiral Napier is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Monument To Admiral Napier free to visit?
- Yes, Monument To Admiral Napier is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument To Admiral Napier?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PO1 3HJ. It sits within the Portsmouth South parliamentary constituency.