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Hardy Monument, to Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy on Blackdown Hill, Dorset, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon.

Hardy Monument, to Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy on Blackdown Hill, Dorset, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon.

2-640-523 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

Hardy Monument, to Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy on Blackdown Hill, Dorset, 20th century. Erected in 1844 by public subscription to the memory of Vice Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy, a commander at the Battle of Trafalgar (1769-1839). Used as a landmark for shipping, the monument has shown on navigational charts since 1846 and is visible from a distance of 100 kilometres.

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People Information

Creator
  1. CM Dixon, attributed to: British: Photographer
People Related
  1. Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy, 1st Baronet: British: Naval officer
Medium
  1. Photograph
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Dorset

  1. 50 45 00 N , 002 20 00 W
Category Hierarchy

Science & Nature Geographical Features

History & Politics Other

Locations & Buildings Monuments & Statues

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3204x4812
File Size : 45,169kb

Aliases

  1. MBEA34
  1. 0370004459
  1. 2-640-523
  1. 2640523
  1. MBEA34
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