Nelson Column is a Grade II* listed building in the Herefordshire, County of local planning authority area, England. First listed on 10 June 1952. Memorial.

Nelson Column

WRENN ID
dreaming-pillar-nettle
Grade
II*
Local Planning Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Country
England
Date first listed
10 June 1952
Type
Memorial
Address
Nelson Column, Castle Green, Hereford
OS grid reference
SO 512 395
Coordinates
52.05242, -2.71233
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

The Nelson Column is a memorial column located in Hereford, built around 1809 by Thomas Hardwick and executed by Wood of Hereford. It is constructed from ashlar stone and features a stepped base with buttresses and a prominent cornice. The column is of the Tuscan order and is adorned with anchors and rope swags. It has a moulded capital and an urn that is clasped by dolphins. The column also includes a frieze and a restored tablet with an inscription.

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