Hardy Monument

The Hardy Monument is a convert|72|ft|m|sing=on high monument erected by public subscription in 1844 in memory of Vice Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy, a commander at the Battle of Trafalgar.

The monument is situated on a high chalk hill overlooking the English Channel in the Blackdown area near Portesham in Dorset, England. It was restored in 1900 by his descendants and given to the National Trust in 1938.

Tourists are able to climb the monument using the steps inside, although under 16's are not permitted.

External links

* [http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-hardymonument/ Hardy Monument information at the National Trust]
* [http://www.pickatrail.com/venus/1/hardys_monument.html Information about the Hardy Monument]
* [http://www.weymouth-pictures.co.uk/dor/sth/bla/pic_hardysmonument.htm Pictures of the Hardy Monument]
* [http://www.strollingguides.co.uk/books/dorset/places/hardy.php Photographs and Information from Strolling Guides]