Achilles Statue, Hyde Park, London
The Wellington Monument is a statue of Achilles erected as a memorial to Arthur Wellesley, first Duke of Wellington and his victories in the Peninsular War and the latter stages of the Napoleonic Wars. It is sited at the south-western end of Park Lane in London, and was inaugurated in 1822. Its total height, including the sculpture, base and the mound on which it stands is 36 ft
Picture No
13136805
Media ID
45387953
Size
4007px x 5433px
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Credit
Mary Evans/Peter & Dawn Cope Collection
Source
From Old and New London by Walter Thornbury
Date
1875
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1822 Achilles Erected Inaugurated Latter Mound Peninsular Plinth Sited South-western Stages Victories Wellesley Wellington
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