Memorials & monuments · South East England
Vernon Mine Warfare & Diving Monument
In or near Portsmouth.
Vernon Mine Warfare & Diving Monument — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
N Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Portsmouth Harbour · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Vernon Mine Warfare & Diving Monument 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 Old Customs House is a historic pub located in Portsmouth's Gunwharf Quays. Visitors can enjoy a range of quality cuisine and drinks in a comfortable setting, with options for private events and dining.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Portsmouth Harbour SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Vernon Mine Warfare & Diving Monument is a memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates the contributions of mine warfare and diving personnel. The site serves as a tribute to those who have served in these specialised fields.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.7949, -1.1059
- District
- Portsmouth
- Parish
- Portsmouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PO1 3TY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Portsmouth South
- Phone
- +44 23 9283 2333
- Nearest railway station
- Portsmouth Harbour — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–11pm; closed Christmas Day
- Official site
- www.theoldcustomshouse.com
Sources
- osm: node/12216644347 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Vernon Mine Warfare & Diving Monument?
- Vernon Mine Warfare & Diving Monument is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO1 3TY), in the parish of Portsmouth, unparished area.
- What is Vernon Mine Warfare & Diving Monument?
- Vernon Mine Warfare & Diving Monument — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Vernon Mine Warfare & Diving Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO1 3TY.
- Is Vernon Mine Warfare & Diving Monument a protected site?
- Yes — Vernon Mine Warfare & Diving Monument is part of the Portsmouth Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Vernon Mine Warfare & Diving Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Vernon Mine Warfare & Diving Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Vernon Mine Warfare & Diving Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO1 3TY.