Memorials & monuments · South East England
Crimean Monument
In or near Portsmouth.
Crimean Monument — 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
- Nearest railway station
- Portsmouth and Southsea · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Crimean Monument in Portsmouth, the nearest railway station is Portsmouth and Southsea, located 1.9 km away. Entry to the monument is free, and it is accessible for wheelchair users. The postcode for sat-nav is PO5 3PB.
About
Crimean Monument is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1386963). 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 SZ6498 CLARENCE ESPLANADE, Southsea 774-1/15/6 Crimean Monument 25/09/72 II Monument. 1857. By HJ Andrews, J King and Sons, Portsea. Stone. Portland stone obelisk set on pedestal and plinth. Crimean War Memorial. Inscription reads 'Erected in memory of those brave soldiers and sailors who during the late war with Russia died of their wounds and are buried in this garrison' and 'Erected by the Debating Society of Portsmouth aided by their fellow townsmen, June 10th 1857'. (The Buildings of England: Pevsner N & Lloyd DW: Hampshire and the Isle of Wight: Harmondsworth: 1967-: 463; Berridge DW: Monuments and Memorials in the City of Portsmouth: 1984-: 2). Listing NGR: SZ6425599150 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, 6 December 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 474379 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Crimean Monument is a memorial located in South-East England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7808, -1.0936
- District
- Portsmouth
- Parish
- Portsmouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PO5 3PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Portsmouth South
- Established
- 1857
- Nearest railway station
- Portsmouth and Southsea — 1.9 km
- Official site
- www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26666638 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crimean Monument?
- Crimean Monument is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO5 3PB), in the parish of Portsmouth, unparished area.
- What is Crimean Monument?
- Crimean Monument — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Crimean Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO5 3PB.
- When was Crimean Monument built?
- Built or established in 1857.
- Is Crimean Monument a listed building?
- Crimean Monument is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Crimean Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Crimean Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Crimean Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO5 3PB.