Brass Founders' Pillar, Monument and category B listed building in Nicolson Square, Edinburgh, Scotland.
The Brass Founders' Pillar features a bronze square shaft with six tiers displaying heraldic coats of arms and a statue of Tubal-cain at its peak.
Originally created for the 1886 International Exhibition where it received a gold medal, the pillar was later relocated to Nicolson Square in Edinburgh.
The monument commemorates the brass founding industry of Edinburgh and Leith through detailed bronze work and sculptural elements by John Stevenson Rhind.
Located at the east end of Nicolson Square Gardens facing Nicolson Street, the pillar stands at coordinates 55.946° N latitude and -3.18539° W longitude.
In 1968, the pillar fell during a strong gale and underwent complete restoration by Telford College students before its reinauguration in July 1976.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Architects: James Gowans
Creator: John Stevenson Rhind
Website: https://canmore.org.uk/site/118660/edinburgh-nicolson-square-brass-founders-pillar
GPS coordinates: 55.94600,-3.18539
Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:42
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