Description

David Hamilton, 1806. Monument, said to be the first in the UK erected to commemorate Horatio (the Viscount) Nelson's victories (Battle of Trafalgar was in 1805). Giant (144' high) obelisk on square plinth and enclosed by cast-iron railings. Polished ashlar.

Statement of Interest

The monument was struck and damaged by lightning ( a long structural crack is evident) shortly after building - an event commemorated in a painting by John Knox (in People's Palace Museum). Tablet added to plinth 1965 to commemorate James Watt's pioneering work with steam power at Glasgow Green in 1765.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Nelson Monument at Wikipedia
• Wikidata Q17568987

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