Wellington Monument
The Wellington Monument is a slender triangular obelisk rising 53 metres from the crest of the Blackdown Hills in Somerset, built to honour the Duke of Wellington's victory at Waterloo. Its hilltop position commands extraordinary panoramic views across the Vale of Taunton and beyond, and the surrounding National Trust heathland makes for a fine walk at any season.
- 53-metre Waterloo memorial obelisk
- Panoramic Blackdown Hills views
- Heathland walking on the summit
Best for hilltop views, history and open Somerset air.
Things to see at Wellington Monument
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- The Triangular Obelisk
- The Summit Viewpoint
- The Hillside Walk
- Views Across the Blackdown Hills