Duke of York Column, Victory column in Westminster, England
The granite column rises 42 meters high on Waterloo Place, featuring a bronze statue of Prince Frederick at its summit facing southeast towards The Mall.
The British Army funded this memorial through one day's wages from each soldier after the death of Prince Frederick, Duke of York, in 1827.
This Grade I listed monument forms part of an extensive collection of royal statues across London, representing military leadership and architectural excellence.
Visitors can access the Duke of York Steps connecting Carlton House Terrace to The Mall, offering views of St James's Park and the surrounding area.
The column contains an internal spiral staircase of 168 steps, which previously allowed access to a viewing platform at the statue's base.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1831
Architects: Benjamin Dean Wyatt
Creator: Richard Westmacott
Official opening: 1833
Height: 41.99 m
Part of: list of statues of British royalty in London
GPS coordinates: 51.50633,-0.13181
Latest update: May 16, 2025 20:33
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