The Melville Monument

Melville Monument

Melville Monument

Melville Monument

Melville Monument

The Melville Monument
Erected in 1823 in Memory of Henry Dundas (1742 – 1811) First viscount Melville and a dominant figure in politics for over four decades.  Besides being treasurer to the navy he was lord advocate & keeper of the Scottish signet.  The Subscription for the monument was raised by members of the Royal Navy.  It was designed by William Burn and the statue is by Chantrey

 

Melville Monument

Melville Monument