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Building MPM761 - HMS POWERFUL MEMORIAL
Summary
Granite obelisk erected c1900 in memory of officers and men of the Naval Brigade to H.M.S. Powerful killed in South Africa 1899-1900.
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Full Description
Granite obelisk erected c1900 in memory of officers and men of the Naval Brigade to H.M.S. Powerful killed in South Africa 1899-1900. Erected by "Captain the Hon. Hedworth Lambton, C.B., officers and ships company of H.M.S. Powerful", to "The memory of the officers and men of the Naval Brigade to H.M.S. Powerful who were killed in action or died during the campaign in South Africa, 1899-1900". Inscriptions list those who died and the following place names: Ladysmith, Graspan, Belmont, Moddere River, Paardeberg.
Historic England, The National Heritage List for England (Index). SPM35.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SPM35 Index: Historic England. The National Heritage List for England.
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area 18: Guildhall and Victoria Park
- Listed Building (II) 1387249: HMS POWERFUL MEMORIAL
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 638 003 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Jul 1 2026 11:51AM