Memorials & monuments · South East England
Lord Nelson Monument
In or near Portsmouth.
Lord Nelson 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 Harbour · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Lord Nelson Monument, the nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour, located 0.9 km away. Entry to the monument is free, and it is accessible to visitors. The postcode for navigation is PO1 2NF.
About
Lord Nelson 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 1103855). 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 774-1/12/395 GRAND PARADE 18-MAR-1999 SOUTHSEA LORD NELSON MONUMENT (Formerly listed as: PEMBROKE GARDENS SOUTHSEA LORD NELSON MONUMENT) GV II Monument. Erected 1951. Moved from Pembroke Gardens to its present location from Pembroke Gardens in 2005. By F Brook Hitch, FRBS, to designs by Dr HJ Aldous LRCS, LSA. Bronze statue of Lord Nelson on granite base set on stepped plinth, bronze plaque on 3 sides. The monument is near the place on the beach where Nelson embarked for HMS Victory on 14 September 1805. Main inscription reads "Horatio Viscount Nelson K.B., Duke of Bronte in Sicily, Vice-Admiral of the White. His last hours in England before leaving for the battle of Trafalgar were spent at the George Hotel, High St., Portsmouth which hotel was destroyed with a great part of Portsmouth in a German air raid on this city on January 10th-11th 1941. His remains were brought to Spithead December 4th 1805 on board H.M.S. Victory which ship was badly damaged in the Forefoot by a bomb in a raid on the 10th March 1941." On another plaque is inscribed Nelson's prayer. The monument was presented to the city in 1951 by Dr HJ Aldous. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANCE: The monument has special interest as a high-quality piece of post-war public art by a noted sculptor, dedicated to a major figure in British history. It also has group value with a row of listed town houses and the Royal Garrison Church nearby. It was moved to its present location from Pembroke Gardens in 2005. Listing NGR: SZ6425599150 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 474996 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Clarence Pier is a seaside amusement park located in Southsea, Portsmouth, offering a variety of rides and attractions for families. Visitors can enjoy classic fairground rides, indoor crazy golf, and arcade games, making it a popular destination for a fun day out by the sea.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Portsmouth Harbour SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Lord Nelson Monument is a memorial located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates Admiral Lord Nelson, a key figure in British naval history. Its design reflects the significance of Nelson's contributions to the Royal Navy.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7890, -1.1052
- District
- Portsmouth
- Parish
- Portsmouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PO1 2NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Portsmouth South
- Established
- 1951
- Nearest railway station
- Portsmouth Harbour — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Daily 11am–5pm; subject to change and weather dependent
- Official site
- www.clarencepier.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26397862 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lord Nelson Monument?
- Lord Nelson Monument is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO1 2NF), in the parish of Portsmouth, unparished area.
- What is Lord Nelson Monument?
- Lord Nelson Monument — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lord Nelson Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO1 2NF.
- When was Lord Nelson Monument built?
- Built or established in 1951.
- Is Lord Nelson Monument a listed building?
- Lord Nelson Monument is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Lord Nelson Monument a protected site?
- Yes — Lord Nelson Monument is part of the Portsmouth Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Lord Nelson Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Lord Nelson Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lord Nelson Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO1 2NF.