Elgin, Lady Hill, Duke Of Gordon Monument
Elgin, Lady Hill, Duke Of Gordon Monument, Commemorative monument on Lady Hill in Elgin, Scotland
Description
The Duke of Gordon Monument is a building and memorial on Lady Hill in Elgin that consists of a tall Tuscan column topped with a statue. The column is hollow and allows views out over the surrounding town and landscape.
History
Construction of this memorial began in 1838 to honor George Gordon, the 5th Duke of Gordon, with the statue added in 1855. The work took nearly two decades to complete, with design changes made along the way.
Culture
The statue portrays Gordon in formal robes that reflect his position in Scottish society and his ties to education and nobility. The dressed figure serves as a visual representation of his social standing and influence.
Practical
A spiral staircase inside the column allows visitors to climb upward and see the surroundings from a higher vantage point. Access to the monument is straightforward since it sits on a publicly accessible hill within the town.
Did you know?
The monument originally had a lantern at the top that was later replaced by the current statue after the original design faced public criticism. This change shows how views about memorials can shift over time.
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