Lord Hill's Column, Shrewsbury
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Lord Hill's Column, Shrewsbury
Image: © Jeremy Bolwell Taken: 4 May 2012
Lord Hill's Column, outside the Shirehall housing Shropshire Council's headquarters, is one of the landmarks of Shrewsbury. It is claimed to be 'the tallest Doric column in England' and stands at 133 feet 6 inches (40.69m) with a 17-foot-tall statue (5.2 m) standing on the top of the column. Its diameter is two feet wider than Nelson's Column, and, not including the pedestal, it is 13 feet higher. It is possible to climb within the column using steps to reach the top. The column has been listed by English Heritage as a Grade II* structure.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.704036
Longitude
-2.732088