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Listed Building: EASTNEY BARRACKS, LUMSDEN MEMORIAL, AT EAST END OF FORMER PARADE GROUND (1387046)

Grade II
Authority Historic England
NHLE UID 1387046
Date assigned 08 July 1998
Date last amended

Description

Includes: Eastney Barracks, Lumsden Memorial EASTNEY ESPLANADE. Memorial. c1918. Commemorates Brigadier General FW Lumsden, VC, d.1918. Ashlar. 2 steps with rounded centre on west and east sides, up to plinth which carries obelisk with cornice surmounted by pedestal and lion on crown. On one side of obelisk a bronze relief portrait of Lumsden, and on others commemorative plaques which record that Lumsden was awarded the Victoria Cross on 8 June 1917 for having brought in 6 captured enemy guns under heavy fire. The memorial was sited previously at the west end of the parade ground.

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Sources (1)

  • SPM35 Index: Historic England. The National Heritage List for England.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 6687 9886 (point)
Unitary Authority Portsmouth City

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Record last edited

Feb 10 2023 1:55PM