Burton Pynsent Monument, Stone monument on Troy Hill, Somerset, England
The Portland stone monument rises 140 feet high, featuring a rectangular plinth supporting a round column topped by a viewing platform and decorative urn.
William Pitt commissioned the structure in 1767 to honor Sir William Pynsent, who left his estate to Pitt for opposing increased cider taxation.
The structure carries multiple names including Curry Rivel Column and Cider Monument, reflecting its connection to Somerset's agricultural and trading past.
Visitors can reach the monument through a public footpath starting at Heale Lane, with guidance from an Ordnance Survey map for navigation.
The monument construction cost 2000 pounds in 1768, with Philip Pear executing the design created by renowned landscape architect Capability Brown.
Location: Somerset
GPS coordinates: 51.02242,-2.88998
Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:35
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