Memorials & monuments · Mid Wales
Rodney's Pillar
Also known as: Colofn Rodney
In or near Llanyblodwel.
Rodney's Pillar is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Penygarreg Lane Halt · 8.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Rodney's Pillar, the nearest railway station is Penygarreg Lane Halt, located 8.6 km away. Entry is free.
About
Rodney's Pillar is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Colofn Rodney. Coordinates: 52.7228°, -3.0451°.
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Heritage listing
Admiral Rodney's Pillar (Welsh: 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 during the American War of Independence. 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. 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 structure. An inscription in Welsh, which had disappeared by 1890, translated as "RODNEY'S PILLAR.
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From the Wikipedia article
Admiral Rodney's Pillar (Welsh: 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 during the American War of Independence. 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. 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 structure. 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."
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- Coordinates
- 52.7228, -3.0451
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Bausley with Criggion
- Postcode
- SY5 9BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Established
- 1781
- Nearest railway station
- Penygarreg Lane Halt — 8.6 km
Sources
- osm: n1783167149 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Admiral Rodney's Pillar (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Breiddin02LB.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rodney's Pillar?
- Rodney's Pillar is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY5 9BA), in the parish of Bausley with Criggion.
- What is Rodney's Pillar?
- Rodney's Pillar is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rodney's Pillar?
- The nearest railway station is Penygarreg Lane Halt, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY5 9BA.
- When was Rodney's Pillar built?
- Built or established in 1781.
- Who owns Rodney's Pillar?
- Rodney's Pillar is owned by | designation1_free1name = Community.
- Is Rodney's Pillar a listed building?
- Rodney's Pillar is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Rodney's Pillar free to visit?
- Yes, Rodney's Pillar is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rodney's Pillar?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY5 9BA. It sits within the Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr parliamentary constituency.