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Nelson Monument

A Grade II* Listed Building in Central, Liverpool

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Latitude: 53.4076 / 53°24'27"N

Longitude: -2.992 / 2°59'31"W

OS Eastings: 334152

OS Northings: 390540

OS Grid: SJ341905

Mapcode National: GBR 72N.SG

Mapcode Global: WH877.0MJ1

Plus Code: 9C5VC255+26

Entry Name: Nelson Monument

Listing Date: 14 March 1975

Grade: II*

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1068235

English Heritage Legacy ID: 214085

Also known as: Nelson Monument, Liverpool

ID on this website: 101068235

Location: Liverpool, Merseyside, L2

County: Liverpool

Electoral Ward/Division: Central

Parish: Non Civil Parish

Built-Up Area: Liverpool

Traditional County: Lancashire

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Merseyside

Church of England Parish: Liverpool Our Lady and St Nicholas

Church of England Diocese: Liverpool

Tagged with: Monument Sculpture

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This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 27/09/2018

SJ 3490 NW
48/441

EXCHANGE FLAGS L2
Nelson Monument

14.3.75

II*
Monument. 1813. M.Cotes Wyatt, with work by Westmacott. Stone and bronze on granite base. Circular monument with encircling inscription 'ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN TO DO HIS DUTY' repeated. Four chained prisoners seated around a circular drum which has four reliefs in panels, and festoons. Bronze group on top, allegorical, of apotheosis of dead Nelson. Base contains iron ventilator grilles for warehouse (now car park) beneath the square. Earliest public monument in Liverpool.

Listing NGR: SJ3415190539

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