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Monument MPM762 - HMS ROYAL SOVEREIGN MEMORIAL
Summary
Granite obelisk erected c1903 by officers and men of HMS Royal Sovereign as a memorial to those killed in a gun accident in 1901 and during 'The Commission' 1899-1902.
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Full Description
Granite obelisk by White Bros. of Landport, erected c1903 by officers and men of HMS Royal Sovereign as a memorial "In memory of those killed in a gun accident on board H.M.S. Sovereign off Platea, November 9th 1901, whilst discharging their duty"… also to the memory of those who died during The Commission". Inscriptions list those who were killed and those who died during the commission 1899-1902.
Historic England, The National Heritage List for England (Index). SPM35.
Sources/Archives (1)
- ---XY SPM35 Index: Historic England. The National Heritage List for England. [Mapped feature: #498 ]
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area 18: Guildhall and Victoria Park
- Listed Building (II) 1387250: HMS ROYAL SOVEREIGN MEMORIAL
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 638 004 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Jul 1 2026 11:51AM