Memorials & monuments · South East England
Watt's Monument
In or near Southampton.
Watt's Monument — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
John Lucas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Southampton Central · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Watt's Monument is located in Southampton, postcode SO14 7LP, and is accessible via Southampton Central railway station, which is 0.6 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible.
About
Watt's 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 1091985). 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 SU 4112 1/216 WATTS PARK (formerly West Park) Watt's Monument 14.2.69 II Erected 1861 to the design of Richard Cockle Lucas. It commemorates Isaac Watts the hymn writer (1614-1748). Tall grey marble plinth on stepped base. Life sized statue with outstretched arms in C18 costume in white marble. Inset white marble tablets on plinth, three showing scenes in Watts' life, the fourth with an inscription. Listing NGR: SU4255313582 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 135958 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Southampton City Art Gallery features an internationally renowned collection that spans European art from the Renaissance to the present day. Visitors can explore various exhibitions and participate in workshops, talks, and tours designed for all ages.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The New Forest SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: New Forest
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Watt's Monument is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates the contributions of a significant figure in the region's history. The structure is notable for its architectural merit and historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.9096, -1.4062
- District
- Southampton
- Parish
- Southampton, unparished area
- Postcode
- SO14 7LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Southampton Itchen
- Nearest railway station
- Southampton Central — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Monday to Saturday
- Official site
- southamptoncityartgallery.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26384264 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Watt's Monument?
- Watt's Monument is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO14 7LP), in the parish of Southampton, unparished area.
- What is Watt's Monument?
- Watt's Monument — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Watt's Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Southampton Central, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO14 7LP.
- Is Watt's Monument a listed building?
- Watt's Monument is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Watt's Monument a protected site?
- Yes — Watt's Monument is part of the The New Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the New Forest Ramsar wetland.
- Is Watt's Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Watt's Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Watt's Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Southampton Central, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO14 7LP.