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Monuments to Individuals

Monuments commemorating individuals of military importance.

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Medieval
Click for a larger version of this image Bosworth, King Richard's Monument
A monument on the Bosworth Battlefield placed to commemorate the fall of King Richard III during the battle. Although it indicates that it is placed o...
Click for a larger version of this image Towton - Lord Dacre's Tomb
The grave of Lord Dacre who was killed fighting for the Lancastrians at the Battle of Towton. He is said to be buried in a standing position along wit...
17th Century
Click for a larger version of this image Lansdown Hill, Grenvile's Monument
A monument to the commander of the Cornish foot, Colonel Sir Bevile Grenvile, and the battle of Lansdown Hill (5th July 1643) positioned at the top of...
Click for a larger version of this image Sir Thomas Fairfax's Tomb & Memorial
The tomb and memorial to Sir Thomas Fairfax, one of the most prominent and skillful commanders of Parliamentary forces during the 1st English Civil Wa...
18th Century
Click for a larger version of this image HMS Victory, the Quarterdeck
A section of the Quarterdeck showing, in the foreground (and in the detail picture), a brass plaque marking the point where admiral Nelson fell during...
19th and Early 20th Century
Click for a larger version of this image Duke of Wellingtons monument, Hyde Park.
A monument to the Duke of Wellington at Hyde Park, outside his former home, Apsley House. The memorial is surrounded by 4 figures depicting four regim...
Click for a larger version of this image Monument to Sir Thomas Picton, Carmarthen
This column, at the top of Picton Terrace in Carmarthen, Wales, was errected to commemorate General Sir Thomas Picton, (August, 1758 - June 18, 1815) ...
Click for a larger version of this image Simón Bolívar Monument
The monument in London commemorating Simón Bolívar, the leader of the South American revolutionary forces who gained independence from Spain after a l...
The Second World War
Click for a larger version of this image Battle of the Atlantic Maritime Memorials, Liverpool.
A collection of Naval Memorials positioned on the banks of the River Mersey at Georges Dock Pierhead in Liverpool. They commemorate the vital part the...

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