Memorial

Lord Nelson Lying-in-State

The plaque marking where Lord Nelson's coffin lay in state before his state funeral. 111734a

Source: Copyright HB Baron-Clark

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Current Location

The Painted Hall , Old Royal Naval College, Romney Road, Greenwich , Greenwich, Greater London, SE10 9NN , England

TQ 38616 77800

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 111734
Description: Floor plaque marking where Lord Nelson's coffin was lying in state after he was killed in action at The Battle of Trafalgar.
Inscription: To the Immortal Memory of VICE ADMIRAL / HORATIO, LORD NELSON / 1758 - 1805 Commander in Chief of the British Fleet at the / Battle of Trafalgar, 21st October 1805, against the / Combined Fleets of France and Spain. He was killed at the height of the battle / on board HMS Victory. His body was brought to The Painted Hall and / lay in state here from 5th - 7th January 1806, / before his funeral in St Paul's Cathedral. The 1805 Club AD 2002.

Plaque

Made from: Marble - Black

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: I

List Entry: 1211426

King William Court