Lander's Monument, Grade II* listed monument in Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Description
Lander's Monument features a tall Doric column made of dressed grey granite, crowned with a statue of explorer Richard Lander sculpted by Neville Northey Burnard.
History
The monument was completed in 1835 by architect Philip Sambell to commemorate Richard Lander, who discovered that the Niger River drains into the Atlantic Ocean.
Culture
The monument represents Victorian-era valorization of exploration and discovery, serving as a symbol of British maritime achievements and geographic advancement during the 19th century.
Practical
Located on Lemon Street in Truro's city center, the monument is easily accessible to visitors and forms part of heritage walking tours showcasing Cornwall's exploration history.
Did you know?
The monument originally fell over in 1836 shortly after construction but was rebuilt, making it one of the few monuments to have survived such structural failure.
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