Nelson and National Monuments

Category

Library Item

Item no

7771

Title

Nelson and National Monuments, Edinburgh

Artist / maker

Wilson, George Washington

Date

1880

Size

11.1 x 16.9 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Calton Hill is situated at the east end of Princes Street in Edinburgh. It rises to a height of 108 metres and is another of the city's hills created by volcanic activity. Several monuments stand on the hill. Most prominent amongst these are the Nelson Monument, built in the shape of a telescope, and the unfinished National Monument, modelled on the Parthenon in Athens.

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Landscape > Landscape architectural facilities > Parks

Places > Edinburgh areas > Calton Hill

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > National Monument

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Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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