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Lord Hill's Column

Shrewsbury, Shropshire

The tallest Greek Doric column in the world.

Lord Hill's Column was built in honour of General Rowland Hill, who fought under the Duke of Wellington, including at Waterloo. Topped by a statue of Hill, it is about 41 metres tall and said to be the tallest Greek Doric column in the world, taller than Nelson's Column's shaft.

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When
Built 1816
Where
52.7030, -2.7370
Group
Towers & follies

Visiting

Outside the Shirehall in Shrewsbury. Climbs are offered on special days.

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