Nelson's Column
Nelson's Column
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A fluted Corinthian column, supported on a square-sectioned pedestal adorned on all four sides with bronze reliefs, designed by William Railton. The column is surmounted by a slightly tapering cylindrical pedestal, which supports the colossal stone figure of Nelson by Edward Hodges Baily. He is shown in full-dress uniform, wearing his cocked hat and with the insignia of his orders on his chest. The bas-relief panels by are by John Edward Carew (The Death of Nelson), John Ternouth (The Battle of Copenhagen), Musgrave Lewthwaite Watson and William Frederick Woodington (The Battle of St Vincent), cast by Christy, Adams and Hill, and Moore, Fressange and Moore. The lions added in 1867 are by Edwin Landseer, and were cast by Carlo Marochetti.
Title

Nelson's Column

Date

1839–1867

Medium

Devon granite & Craigleith stone

Measurements

H 485 x W (?) x D (?) cm;
Plinth: H 4700 x W (?) x D (?) cm

Accession number

WC2N_CRH_S172

Acquisition method

government funded with minor public subscription

Work type

Monument

Custodian

Westminster Council

Work status

extant

Listing status

Grade I (England and Wales)

Unveiling date

4th November 1843

Listing date

05/02/70

Access

at all times

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Trafalgar Square,

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