Memorials & monuments · East of England
Britannia Monument
In or near Blundeston.
Britannia Monument — a Grade I-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Great Yarmouth · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Britannia Monument is located in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, with the postcode NR30 3PS. The nearest railway station is Great Yarmouth, which is 2.8 km away. Entry to the monument is free.
About
Britannia Monument is a Grade I-listed building in england-east, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
The Britannia Monument is a commemorative column or tower built in memorial to Admiral Horatio Nelson, situated on the Denes, Great Yarmouth in the county of Norfolk, England. It was designated as a Grade I listed structure in 1953.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Britannia Monument is a commemorative column or tower built in memorial to Admiral Horatio Nelson, situated on the Denes, Great Yarmouth in the county of Norfolk, England. It was designated as a Grade I listed structure in 1953.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Designed by architect William Wilkins, it was raised in the period 1817–19 from money raised by a committee of local magnates. (1797–1830)|left]] The first custodian of the monument was former Able Seaman James Sharman, a member of the crew of HMS Victory from Norfolk and one of those who carried Nelson below decks after he was shot. The monument, correctly called the Norfolk Naval Pillar, is in the style of a Doric column topped by six caryatid figures that support a statue of Britannia proudly standing atop a globe inscribed with the motto from Nelson's coat of arms Palmam Qui Meruit Ferat (translates to "Let him who has merited it take the palm"), she holds an olive branch in her…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.5884, 1.7336
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Great Yarmouth
- Parish
- Great Yarmouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- NR30 3PS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Great Yarmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Great Yarmouth — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4969287 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Britannia Monument (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Britannia Monument?
- Britannia Monument is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR30 3PS), in the parish of Great Yarmouth, unparished area.
- What is Britannia Monument?
- Britannia Monument — a Grade I-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Britannia Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Great Yarmouth, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR30 3PS.
- Is Britannia Monument a listed building?
- Britannia Monument is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Britannia Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Britannia Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Britannia Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Great Yarmouth, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR30 3PS.