Memorials & monuments · South East England
Calcutta Memorial
In or near Portsmouth.
Calcutta Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
N Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Portsmouth Harbour · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Calcutta Memorial is a memorial located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Portsmouth Harbour SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Calcutta Memorial is a commemorative structure located in South-East England. It honours the British soldiers who died in the 1943 sinking of the SS Oronsay during World War II. The memorial serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made during the conflict.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7846, -1.0992
- District
- Portsmouth
- Parish
- Portsmouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PO5 3AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Portsmouth South
- Nearest railway station
- Portsmouth Harbour — 1.5 km
- Opening
- Daily 11am–5pm; subject to change and weather dependent.
- Official site
- www.clarencepier.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/1804404803 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Calcutta Memorial?
- Calcutta Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO5 3AA), in the parish of Portsmouth, unparished area.
- What is Calcutta Memorial?
- Calcutta Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Calcutta Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO5 3AA.
- Is Calcutta Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Calcutta Memorial is part of the Portsmouth Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Calcutta Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Calcutta Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Calcutta Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO5 3AA.