Admiral Rodney's Pillar
| Admiral Rodney's Pillar | |
|---|---|
_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1718310.jpg) Rodney's Pillar on Breidden Hill | |
| Type | Monument |
| Location | Powys, Wales |
| Coordinates | 52°43′22″N 3°02′42″W / 52.7228°N 3.0451°W |
| OS grid reference | SJ 2951 1441 |
| Built | 1781–82 |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Admiral Rodney's Pillar |
| Designated | 26 October 1953 |
| Reference no. | 7667 |
| Community | Bausley with Criggion |
  Location of Admiral Rodney's Pillar in Powys | |
Admiral Rodney's Pillar (also known by the Welsh name Pilar Rodney) is a monument on Breidden Hill in Powys, Wales. It was built in 1781–82 to commemorate the naval victories of Sir George Brydges Rodney, Admiral of the White.[1] The pillar is of local stone, 54 feet (16 m) high, and topped with a drum and finial, which replaced the original gilded ball after a lightning strike in 1847.[1][2] A granite panel states that it was erected by the "Gentlemen of Montgomeryshire" to commemorate the naval successes of Admiral Rodney including the Battle of the Saints. The pillar is a conspicuous landmark around the Upper Severn Valley and is a Grade II* listed building.[1]
An inscription in Welsh, which had disappeared by 1890, translated as "RODNEY'S PILLAR. The highest pillar will fall, the strongest towers will decay: but the fame of Sir George Brydges Rodney shall increase continually, and his good name shall never be obliterated."[1][2]
Conservation
In the 21st century the monument was reported to be in need of restoration work.[3][4]
A new charity 'Save Rodney's Pillar' has been formed to preserve this iconic monument - Registered Charity No. 1186259. Visit their website: saverodneyspillar.org.uk.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Admiral Rodney's Pillar". Statutory List of Buildings. Cadw. 29 December 1994 [Listed 1953]. Cadw Building ID 7667. Retrieved 2 May 2016 – via Historic Wales.
- ^ a b Gregory, T (1824). The History and Antiquities of Shrewsbury. p. 255.
- ^ "Work to repair". Shropshire Star. 2018.
- ^ "Rodney's Pillar: 'Huge amount' needed to save landmark". BBC. 24 September 2019.