Memorials & monuments · South East England
Steam Engine Makers Society Memorial (HMS Thunderer), Kingston Cemetery
In or near Portsmouth.
Steam Engine Makers Society Memorial (HMS Thunderer), Kingston Cemetery — 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
- Fratton · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Steam Engine Makers Society Memorial (HMS Thunderer) in Kingston Cemetery, you can reach it via Fratton railway station, which is 0.8 km away. The postcode for navigation is PO1 5PQ, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Steam Engine Makers Society Memorial (HMS Thunderer), Kingston Cemetery is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1387195). 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 SU6500 ST MARY'S ROAD, Kingston 774-1/10/52 (North side (off)) Steam Engine Makers' Society Memorial (HMS Thunderer), Kingston Cemetery II Monument. 1878. Granite. 4-sided stone monolith on stepped base. Inscription in bronze letters reads: "This monument is erected by the members of the Steam Engine Makers' Society as a last token of their esteem to their departed Bretheren. 1878". "In memory of Richard Whittle. George W. Adams. Thomas H. Jenkins who were killed by the explosion of a boiler on board H.M.S. Thunderer at Spithead. July 14th 1876". Listing NGR: SU6600900822 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 475117 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Steam Engine Makers Society Memorial is located in Kingston Cemetery, Portsmouth, South-East England. This Grade II listed memorial commemorates the contributions of the steam engine makers.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8032, -1.0686
- District
- Portsmouth
- Parish
- Portsmouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PO1 5PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Portsmouth South
- Nearest railway station
- Fratton — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26666854 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Steam Engine Makers Society Memorial (HMS Thunderer), Kingston Cemetery?
- Steam Engine Makers Society Memorial (HMS Thunderer), Kingston Cemetery is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO1 5PQ), in the parish of Portsmouth, unparished area.
- What is Steam Engine Makers Society Memorial (HMS Thunderer), Kingston Cemetery?
- Steam Engine Makers Society Memorial (HMS Thunderer), Kingston Cemetery — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Steam Engine Makers Society Memorial (HMS Thunderer), Kingston Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Fratton, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO1 5PQ.
- Is Steam Engine Makers Society Memorial (HMS Thunderer), Kingston Cemetery a listed building?
- Steam Engine Makers Society Memorial (HMS Thunderer), Kingston Cemetery is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Steam Engine Makers Society Memorial (HMS Thunderer), Kingston Cemetery free to visit?
- Yes, Steam Engine Makers Society Memorial (HMS Thunderer), Kingston Cemetery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Steam Engine Makers Society Memorial (HMS Thunderer), Kingston Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Fratton, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO1 5PQ.