Plymouth Naval Memorial

Plymouth Naval Memorial is a war memorial located on Plymouth Hoe, featuring a central obelisk surrounded by inscribed walls. The structure contains the names of over 23,000 Royal Navy and Commonwealth sailors who died without known graves during two world wars.

The memorial was completed in 1924 as one of three major monuments built at British naval ports. It was constructed to honor sailors from both world wars who died and could never be identified or buried.

The memorial carries the names of fallen Royal Navy and Commonwealth sailors, reflecting Britain's deep maritime tradition and connection to the sea. The inscriptions remind visitors of the sacrifice made by those who served during two major conflicts.

The memorial sits on an elevated part of Plymouth Hoe overlooking Plymouth Sound. It is free to visit year-round and features clear pathways for reading the inscribed names.

The memorial was designed by multiple renowned architects and sculptors including Sir Robert Lorimer, Sir Edward Maufe, and sculptors Charles Wheeler and William McMillan. This collaboration brought together different architectural styles and artistic techniques in a single work.

Location: City of Plymouth

Inception: July 29, 1924

Architects: Robert Lorimer, Edward Maufe

Creator: Charles Wheeler, William McMillan

GPS coordinates: 50.36560,-4.14220

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:02