Cádiz Memorial, War memorial in City of Westminster, England
The Cádiz Memorial features a substantial French mortar mounted on a dragon base with wings curling around the structure and Prince of Wales feathers incorporated into the design. The Grade II listed memorial stands at the southeast corner of Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall.
The memorial was constructed at the Royal Arsenal in 1814 to mark the lifting of the siege of Cádiz following Wellington's victory at Salamanca. It commemorates a pivotal moment in the British-Spanish effort against Napoleon's forces.
The inscriptions in Latin and English reflect the close military partnership between Britain and Spain during the Napoleonic Wars. This bond is visible through the symbolic elements that honour both nations.
The memorial is easily reached from Horse Guards Parade and provides wheelchair access for visitors. Its central location in Whitehall makes it simple to visit while walking through the historic streets.
The mortar was cast in Seville in 1811 by French forces and intended for use against Cádiz. When the French had to abandon it, the Spanish nation presented it to Britain as a gesture of gratitude for military support.
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