Listed Building: TRAFALGAR MONUMENT (1386988)

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-). Selected Sources Books and journals Berridge, D W , Monuments and Memorials in the City of Portsmouth, (1984)