Bridgewater Monument
Bridgewater Monument, Memorial column on Ashridge Estate, England
The 108-foot granite monument features a Greek Doric column topped with a copper funerary urn situated at the edge of an ancient woodland.
Built in 1832, the monument honors Francis Egerton, the third Duke of Bridgewater, who created the first British canal system for coal transportation.
The National Trust maintains this Grade II listed structure, which represents the engineering achievements of the early Industrial Revolution in Britain.
Visitors can climb 172 internal steps to reach the viewing platform, offering panoramic views stretching 30 miles across the Chiltern Hills.
The monument location was specifically chosen far from Ashridge House at the request of the Duke's mother, who wished to avoid seeing reminders of her son.
Location: Aldbury
Inception: 1830s
Made from material: granite
GPS coordinates: 51.80830,-0.59430
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:55
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