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Who designed the original Picton monument in Carmarthen?
Who designed the original Picton monument in Carmarthen?
What was the primary reason the original Picton monument was taken down?
What was the primary reason the original Picton monument was taken down?
What was inscribed on the replacement monument built in 1847?
What was inscribed on the replacement monument built in 1847?
When was the replacement monument rebuilt, stone-by-stone, on stronger foundations?
When was the replacement monument rebuilt, stone-by-stone, on stronger foundations?
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Picton Monument (1828)
Picton Monument (1828)
A monument erected in 1828 in Carmarthen, Wales, honoring Lieutenant General Sir Thomas Picton, a prominent figure in the Napoleonic Wars.
Influence of Trajan's Column
Influence of Trajan's Column
John Nash, the architect, drew inspiration from Trajan's Column in Rome when designing the original Picton Monument. This is evident in the monument's shape and structure.
Baily's Sculptures
Baily's Sculptures
The original Picton Monument featured sculptures by renowned artist Edward Hodges Baily. These bas-relief carvings depicted scenes from Picton's military campaigns.
Demolition of the Original Monument
Demolition of the Original Monument
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Rediscovered Sculptures
Rediscovered Sculptures
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New Picton Monument (1847)
New Picton Monument (1847)
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Monument's Structural Issues
Monument's Structural Issues
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The Current Picton Monument
The Current Picton Monument
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Study Notes
Carmarthen Picton Monument: A Historical Overview
- 1828: A 75 ft (23 m) monument to Lieutenant General Sir Thomas Picton was erected at the west end of Carmarthen, designed by John Nash to mimic Trajan's Column.
- Design Elements: The column featured a statue of Picton, reliefs depicting key events (Waterloo, Siege of Badajoz), and inscriptions in both English and Welsh.
- Pedestal Details: A square pedestal with reliefs, trophies, and descriptive texts about Picton on each of its four sides.
- Material Issues: The monument's bas-reliefs deteriorated rapidly due to Carmarthen's weather, leading to replacements never being installed.
- Demolition: The entire monument was dismantled in 1846.
- Rediscovery: Relief sculptures were rediscovered in Johnstown in the 1970s and are now displayed in Carmarthenshire County Museum.
Second Picton Monument
- 1847: A new monument honoring Picton by architect F. Fowler was commissioned.
- Inscriptions: It included dates of Picton's birth(1758) and death (1815), and listed his battles (Busaco, Badajos, Vittoria, Orthes, Toulouse, and Waterloo).
- Listing and Further Damage: The monument was listed in 1981 but was declared unsafe and its top section removed in 1984.
- Reconstruction: The whole monument was rebuilt stone-by-stone based on stronger foundations.
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Explore the historical significance of the Picton Monument in Carmarthen, originally erected in 1828 to honor Lieutenant General Sir Thomas Picton. This quiz covers the design elements, material issues, and eventual demolition of the monument, as well as details about the second monument established in 1847. Test your knowledge on this important piece of Welsh heritage!
