Nelson's Monument Glasgow Green

The Nelson Monument on Glasgow Green is a 144-foot (44 m) tall stone obelisk built in 1806 to commemorate the naval victories of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson. It is notable for being the first civic monument in Britain erected in Nelson's honour, preceding the more famous Nelson's Column in London's Trafalgar Square by over 30 years.

Battle of Langside Monument video

The Battle of Langside monument, often called the Battlefield Monument, is a large, ornate monument designed by Alexander Skirving and erected in 1887. It commemorates the 1568 battle where Mary, Queen of Scots' forces were defeated by the Regent Moray, leading to her flight from Scotland. The monument features a tall, carved column with a lion on top, eagles at its base, and various other carvings depicting historical and symbolic imagery.The Battle of Langside monument, often called the Battlefield Monument, is a large, ornate monument in Glasgow, Scotland, designed by Alexander Skirving and erected in 1887. It commemorates the 1568 battle where Mary, Queen of Scots' forces were defeated by the Regent Moray, leading to her flight from Scotland. The monument features a tall, carved column with a lion on top, eagles at its base, and various other carvings depicting historical and symbolic imagery related to the battle.

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