Forts · London
Speke's Monument
In or near Tyburn.
Speke's Monument — a martello broad in england-london, United Kingdom.
Dylan Moore — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lancaster Gate · 0.4 km
About
Speke's Monument is a martello broad located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
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Place summary
Speke's Monument is a fort located in London. It is notable for its historical significance and serves as a memorial. The exact architectural details and designation are not provided.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5090, -0.1792
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- W2 3NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kensington and Bayswater
- Established
- 1864
- Nearest railway station
- Lancaster Gate — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26511584 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Speke Monument (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Speke's Monument?
- Speke's Monument is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W2 3NS), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Speke's Monument?
- Speke's Monument — a martello broad in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Speke's Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Lancaster Gate, about 0.4 km away. The nearest town is Tyburn. Drivers can use postcode W2 3NS.
- When was Speke's Monument built?
- Built or established in 1864. Designed by Philip Hardwick.
- How do I get to Speke's Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Lancaster Gate, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W2 3NS.