1807
Calton Hill
Edinburgh
Robert Burn
Thomas Bonnar
1807 – Nelson Monument, Calton Hill, Edinburgh
Architect: Robert Burn
Designed shortly after the Battle of Trafalgar, the stone tower has some excellent views of the city. The castellated base was added 1814-16 to the design of Thomas Bonnar.
Published September 2, 2009 | Last Updated September 3, 2009