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Latitude: 52.7042 / 52°42'14"N
Longitude: -2.7318 / 2°43'54"W
OS Eastings: 350650
OS Northings: 312082
OS Grid: SJ506120
Mapcode National: GBR BK.2N53
Mapcode Global: WH8BV.09F8
Plus Code: 9C4VP739+M7
Entry Name: Lord Hill's Column
Listing Date: 10 January 1953
Grade: II*
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1271374
English Heritage Legacy ID: 455065
ID on this website: 101271374
Location: Cherry Orchard, Shropshire, SY2
County: Shropshire
Civil Parish: Shrewsbury
Built-Up Area: Shrewsbury
Traditional County: Shropshire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Shropshire
Church of England Parish: Shrewsbury St Giles with Sutton
Church of England Diocese: Lichfield
Tagged with: Architectural structure
SHREWSBURY
SJ5012SE ABBEY FOREGATE
653-1/18/67 (North side)
10/01/53 Lord Hill's Column
GV II*
Formerly known as: The Column ABBEY FOREGATE.
Monumental column. 1814-16. Thomas Harrison of Chester, Edward
Haycock and John Carline of Shrewsbury. Ashlar. Giant fluted
Greek Doric column raised on steps with lions couchant on
star-shaped stone plinth. Projecting entablature forms
platform with iron railings. The column is surmounted by a
statue of Lord Hill.
Listing NGR: SJ5065012082
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