Picton Monument Quiz

Sir Thomas Picton was a British military figure known for his role in the Napoleonic Wars but also for his involvement in the mistreatment of enslaved people in the Caribbean.

The removal of the statue of Edward Colston sparked debate about the legacy of historical figures like Picton, leading to calls to remove monuments dedicated to him in Wales.

The call to remove Picton's statue in Carmarthen sparked a public debate with counter-arguments, particularly from Neil Hamilton of UKIP, who praised Picton's military achievements instead of focusing on his role in slavery.

After the controversy, a group within the local council proposed creating information boards near Picton's monument to provide context and acknowledge both his military achievements and his ties to slavery.

The decision to add information boards to Picton's monument demonstrates a growing awareness and effort to provide more complete and nuanced understanding of historical figures, acknowledging both their contributions and their problematic aspects.

The highest ranking British officer who died at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.

A monument in Carmarthen, Wales, erected in 1847 to honor Lieutenant General Sir Thomas Picton, replacing an earlier structure built in 1828.

Designed by John Nash, this earlier monument was inspired by Trajan's Column in Rome and featured reliefs by Edward Hodges Baily. However, it was demolished due to weathering.

Sculptures by Edward Hodges Baily that were part of the original Picton Monument, replaced due to weathering, and later rediscovered in Johnstown.

The architect who designed the current Picton Monument.

A hill in Carmarthen, Wales, where the current Picton Monument is located.

It commemorates the life and battles of Lieutenant General Sir Thomas Peckin, including Busaco, Badajos, Vittoria, Orthes, Toulouse, and Waterloo.

The current Picton Monument is a Grade II listed structure, meaning it is considered to be of special architectural or historical interest.