Admiral Rodney's Pillar is a Grade II* listed building in the Powys local planning authority area, Wales. First listed on 26 October 1953. Monument.

Admiral Rodney's Pillar

WRENN ID
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Grade
II*
Local Planning Authority
Powys
Country
Wales
Date first listed
26 October 1953
Type
Monument
Source
Cadw listing

Description

Breidden deolerite. Plinth raised over two steps, with unmoulded cornice carrying a Doric style column with entasis, capital and abacus, all surmounted by a drum and finial replacing the original gilded ball in 1847 after a lightning strike. Granite panel on west face states it was erected by the 'Gentlemen of Montgomeryshire' to commemorate the naval successes of Sir George Brydges Rodney, Admiral of the White, prior to, and on the eve of his defeat of the French off Dominica, West Indies, in 1782 (Battle of the Saints). Repaired 1847, 1896 and 1983-4. Inscription in Welsh recorded by Rev Roberts of Criggion had disappeared by 1890.

To the NE, triangulation pillar with bench mark S4796.

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