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The monument to the memory of Lord Nelson, Calton Hill
Unknown, 1809, Engraving
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The monument to the memory of Lord Nelson, Calton Hill
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Title
The monument to the memory of Lord Nelson erect.d on the Calton Hill Edinburgh
Artist / maker
Unknown
Engraver
Scott, R.
Date
1809
Size
45.6 x 28.8 cm
Type
Engraving
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The Nelson Monument was built to commemorate Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson. The foundation stone was laid in 1807 and by 1808 the main tower was built but then money ran out. In 1814, the city took over the project, and the ground floor rooms were finished by 1816. In 1852, the time ball was added to the monument to help sailors know the exact time when working out longitude.
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Nelson Monument - 200 years
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