Triumphal Arch at Shugborough Hall, Colwich, Staffordshire

The monument lies in the grounds of Shugborough Hall. It was constructed in 1765 and is a copy of Hadrian's Arch in Athens. It commemorates Admiral Anson. He is noted for his circumnavigation of the globe and his role in overseeing the Royal Navy during the Seven Years' War. Shugborough Hall is the home of the Anson family, Earls of Lichfield.

Location

Staffordshire Colwich

Period

Georgian (1714 - 1836)

Tags

monument memorial remembrance arch Georgian (1714 - 1836)