Monument to Lord Robert Edward Somerset, Stone monument in Hawkesbury, South Gloucestershire, England.
The Somerset Monument features a square tower reaching 100 feet in height with paneled sides and an ornate portcullis at its platform.
Constructed in 1846 by architect Lewis Vulliamy, this Grade II listed building honors Lord Robert Edward Somerset, a British general at Waterloo.
The structure displays the Somerset family arms on its southern panel and incorporates architectural elements from the Beaufort family heritage.
Visitors can access the viewing platform through a door on the northeast side, offering views across the South Gloucestershire landscape.
The tower includes Chinese-influenced architectural elements, featuring strapwork designs and a cross-topped orb at its summit.
Location: South Gloucestershire
GPS coordinates: 51.58723,-2.33010
Latest update: March 20, 2025 20:50
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