Portsmouth Naval Memorial

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Portsmouth Naval Memorial, War memorial at Clarence Esplanade, United Kingdom.

The memorial features a central obelisk made of Portland limestone with bronze plaques displaying names of fallen sailors arranged chronologically.

Constructed in 1924, this Grade I listed monument commemorates 24,588 Royal Navy personnel who perished during World Wars I and II without known graves.

The memorial incorporates four corner buttresses with reclining lion statues, representing the strength and dedication of British naval forces.

Located on Southsea Common, the memorial remains open throughout the year and maintains information boards detailing individual stories and naval events.

Three identical memorials exist in British naval ports, with Portsmouth's structure featuring extensions designed by Edward Maufe after World War II.

Location: City of Portsmouth

Inception: October 15, 1924

Architects: Robert Lorimer, Edward Maufe

Creator: Henry Poole, Charles Wheeler, William McMillan

Made from material: Portland limestone, bronze

GPS coordinates: 50.78251,-1.09565

Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:22

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