The Monument is a Grade I listed building in the City of London local planning authority area, England. First listed on 4 January 1950. A 1671-77 Monument.

The Monument

WRENN ID
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Grade
I
Local Planning Authority
City of London
Country
England
Date first listed
4 January 1950
Type
Monument
Source
Historic England listing

Description

MONUMENT STREET EC3 1. 5002 The Monument TQ 3280 NE 16/430 4.1.50.

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  1. 1671 to 77 by Wren. Built to commemorate Great Fire of 1666 which began nearby. Colossal Doric column of Portland stone on high base with carved reliefs etc. Capital supports gallery, with plain iron railing and later cage, reached by spiral staircase round open well. Crowning finial of gilt copper supported on stone drum. Scheduled AM.

Listing NGR: TQ3292380760

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