Nelson Monument, Glasgow Green, Glasgow is a Grade A listed building in the Glasgow City local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 15 December 1970. Monument.

Nelson Monument, Glasgow Green, Glasgow

WRENN ID: hollow-bronze-burdock
Grade: A
Local Planning Authority: Glasgow City
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 15 December 1970
Type: Monument
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

David Hamilton, 1806. Monument, said to be the first in the UK erected to commemorate Horatio (the Viscount) Nelson's victories (Battle of Trafalgar was in 1805). Giant (144' high) obelisk on square plinth and enclosed by cast-iron railings. Polished ashlar.

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