Nelson Monument, Category A listed building in Glasgow Green, Scotland
The Nelson Monument rises 144 feet high as an obelisk structure with inscriptions on its square plinth referencing Admiral Nelson's significant naval victories.
Constructed in 1806, this monument stands as the first civic structure in Britain commemorating Nelson's triumph at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
Local citizens gathered funds through public subscriptions totaling £2,075, demonstrating Glasgow's determination to honor British naval accomplishments in the early 1800s.
Visitors exploring Glasgow Green can locate the monument near the People's Palace museum, where a painting depicts the 1810 lightning strike on the structure.
The monument bears a tablet added in 1965 marking the location where James Watt conceptualized improvements to the steam engine design.
Location: Glasgow City
Location: Glasgow
Inception: 1806
GPS coordinates: 55.85150,-4.24071
Latest update: March 11, 2025 09:18
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