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Monument MPM1722 - WWII Memorial, Guildhall Square

Summary

Memorial to the service men and women and the civilians of Portsmouth who lost their lives during the Second World War.

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Full Description

Memorial to the service men and women and the civilians of Portsmouth who lost their lives during the Second World War. The memorial was officially unveiled by the Duchess of Kent in 2005. The panels naming the civilians who died were completed in September 2016 when a further ceremony took place.

The memorial consists of a stone plinth and semi-circular memorial wall containing the names of those who died. The plinth has a plaque bearing the following inscription 'IN MEMORY OF THE SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN AND THE CIVILIANS OF PORTSMOUTH WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN DEFENCE OF THEIR COUNTRY DURING WORLD WAR II'.


Historic England, The National Heritage List for England (Index). SPM35.

The News, 2016, The News (Bibliographic reference). SPM368.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- SPM35 Index: Historic England. The National Heritage List for England.
  • --- SPM368 Bibliographic reference: The News. 2016. The News.

Protected Status/Designation

  • Conservation Area 18: Guildhall and Victoria Park

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

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Location

Grid reference SU 640 002 (point)
Unitary Authority Portsmouth City

Record last edited

Jul 1 2026 11:51AM