Memorials & monuments · South West England
Royal National Lifeboat Institution Memorial
In or near Upton.
Royal National Lifeboat Institution Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
David Martin — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Poole · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Royal National Lifeboat Institution 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
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution Memorial is a public artwork located in Poole, designed by Michael Condron. It features a sculpture inspired by the Newfoundland Bottle Knot, celebrating the area's maritime heritage with illuminated stainless steel strips that create a striking visual effect, especially at night.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Poole Harbour SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
- Ramsar wetland: Poole Harbour
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution Memorial is located in South-East England. It commemorates the bravery and service of lifeboat crews. The memorial serves as a tribute to the dedication of those who have risked their lives at sea.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7171, -1.9882
- Parish
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
- Postcode
- BH15 1HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poole
- Nearest railway station
- Poole — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.mcondron.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/3374647618 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Royal National Lifeboat Institution Memorial?
- Royal National Lifeboat Institution Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH15 1HZ), in the parish of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area.
- What is Royal National Lifeboat Institution Memorial?
- Royal National Lifeboat Institution Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Royal National Lifeboat Institution Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Poole, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH15 1HZ.
- Is Royal National Lifeboat Institution Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Royal National Lifeboat Institution Memorial is part of the Poole Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Royal National Lifeboat Institution Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Royal National Lifeboat Institution Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Royal National Lifeboat Institution Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Poole, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH15 1HZ.