Monument MPM465 - ROYAL NAVAL WAR MEMORIAL

Royal Naval war memorial. First World War part 1920-24, by Sir Robert Lorimer. Second World War part 1955, by Sir Edward Maufe. Portland stone. Slightly tapered 4-sided column on stepped base rising from plinth, diminishing steps at top, upper 2 octagonal crowned by feature of ships prows and bronze winged figures bearing copper globe finial. The plinth has angled pedestal with 4 carved reclining lions. The Second World War memorial added to the north with low walled enclosure, quadrant arms ending in winged pavilions each barrel-vaulted with curved pediments and open Ionic columned sides. Facing north are 2 pairs of tall pedestals surmounted by rampant lion and unicorn. A fine example of its type, of which identical examples exist in the naval ports of Chatham and Plymouth. (Lloyd DW: Buildings of Portsmouth and its Environs: Portsmouth: 1974-: 85).