Wellington Monument, Bronze war memorial in Hyde Park, London.
The Wellington Monument stands at 36 feet tall, featuring a bronze statue of Achilles holding a sword and shield in classical Greek style.
Commissioned in 1822, sculptor Richard Westmacott created this monument using bronze from captured French cannons to honor the Duke of Wellington's victories.
The statue represents the first public nude male sculpture in London since antiquity, causing significant social discussions during the Georgian period.
Located near Park Lane entrance of Hyde Park, the monument stands on a stone base with four inscribed metal plates detailing Wellington's achievements.
The bronze material used in this statue comes from enemy cannons captured during Wellington's campaigns in France, Spain, and Belgium.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1822
Creator: Richard Westmacott
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 51.50450,-0.15270
Latest update: May 11, 2025 18:39
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