Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 51 out of 52 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: The Cotswolds National Landscape
This impressive monument was built in 1846 to honour General Lord Robert Edward Henry Somerset (19 December 1776 to 1 September 1842), a British soldier who fought during the Peninsular War and the War of the Seventh Coalition. Unfortunately, the monument itself is closed to the public as repairs are needed to the cast iron balcony and stonework. However, it is still a fine piece of architecture to admire if you are passing.
January 3, 2019
Impressive Monument. Views across the River Severn to Wales on a clear and sunny day
January 30, 2021
According to Wikipedia, the Somerset Monument, which lies north of the village of Hawkesbury Upton, Gloucestershire, England, was built in 1846 to commemorate Lord Robert Edward Somerset. It is a striking feature in the landscape.
August 10, 2025
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