Trafalgar Monument
TRAFALGAR MONUMENT, CLARENCE ESPLANADE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1386988
- Date first listed:
- 25-Sept-1972
- List Entry Name:
- Trafalgar Monument
- Statutory Address:
- TRAFALGAR MONUMENT, CLARENCE ESPLANADE
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- Reference:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1386988
- Date first listed:
- 25-Sept-1972
- List Entry Name:
- Trafalgar Monument
- Statutory Address 1:
- TRAFALGAR MONUMENT, CLARENCE ESPLANADE
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Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- TRAFALGAR MONUMENT, CLARENCE ESPLANADE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- City of Portsmouth (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- SZ 63582 98743
Details
PORTSMOUTH
SZ6398NE CLARENCE ESPLANADE, Southsea 774-1/25/8 Trafalgar Monument 25/09/72
II
Monument. Anchor from HMS Victory (ship laid down in 1759, launched in 1765) set on battered granite stone plinth with 2 granite stepped bases. Inscription reads 'The Victory's Anchor Oct. 21st 1805'. Main inscriptions read 'The Battle of Trafalgar. The British fleet consisted of 27 sail of the line; that of the allies of France and Spain 33, of these 19 were taken or destroyed by Lord Nelson' and 'Near this memorial on the 14th September 1805, Admiral Lord Nelson embarked for the last time, being killed on the following 21st October at the victorious Battle of Trafalgar'. (Berridge DW: Monuments and Memorials in the City of Portsmouth: 1984-).
Listing NGR: SZ6425599150
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 474404
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Berridge, D W, Monuments and Memorials in the City of Portsmouth, (1984)
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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