Queen Victoria Monument, Birkenhead, Gothic Revival monument in Hamilton Square, Birkenhead, England.
The Queen Victoria Monument features an octagonal design with four stages of decreasing width, reaching 23 meters in height with granite columns and sandstone construction.
Built between 1903 and 1905 following Queen Victoria's death, this Grade II listed structure was designed by architect Edmund Kirby in the form of an Eleanor cross.
The monument displays eight coats of arms with mottos representing Birkenhead, Cheshire, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, England, and the Royal arms of Great Britain.
Located in the center of Hamilton Square, the monument includes inscriptions and architectural details that visitors can examine from multiple viewing angles.
The structure's construction utilized specific materials, including sandstone from Darley Dale and granite from Newry, with a total cost of £1,400 in 1905.
Location: Wirral
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
GPS coordinates: 53.39361,-3.01604
Latest update: March 10, 2025 16:04
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