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The Marquess of Anglesey's Column

Llanfairpwll, Anglesey

A column for the general who lost his leg at Waterloo.

This tall column honours Henry Paget, Marquess of Anglesey, who led the cavalry at Waterloo. Near the end of the battle a cannonball shattered his leg.

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When
1816–1817
Where
53.2180, -4.1980
Group
Towers & follies

Visiting

Open to climb, with a café and woodland walk. Views of the Menai Strait.

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