Monument MPM765 - MONUMENT TO ADMIRAL NAPIER

Stone column erected by the Petty Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, Seamen and Marines of Her Majesty's Navy in 1863 as a memorial to Admiral Charles Napier (died 1860). The monument was originally situated at the junction of Commercial and Edinburgh Roads, and was moved to Victoria Park in 1878.

Monument. 1863. Stone. Sandstone column with Portland stone Romanesque capital and finial surmounted by stone lion. 6-sided Portland stone pedestal, 3 sides concave set on tapering rusticated sandstone base, uncoursed rubble lower base on granite slab. Commemorates death of Admiral Napier 1860. Inscription reads: "The monument was erected by the Petty Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, Seamen and Marines of Her Majesty's Navy 1863 - to commemorate the untiring efforts of a gallant Officer and true hearted man (Charles Napier c1786 - d1860) in advancing the welfare of the British sailor." The monument was originally sited at the junction of Commercial and Edinburgh Roads.

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