Simeon Monument
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The Simeon Monument
Plaque on south face of base
The Simeon Monument in Market Place, Reading, Berkshire, England, is a three-sided obelisk supporting three lamps, constructed in 1804. Commissioned by Edward Simeon, a director of the Bank of England, and designed by Sir John Soane, it was intended to help the flow of traffic as well as illuminate the square at night.[1] It is a Grade II* listed building.[2]
References
- ↑ "The Simeon Monument" (PDF). Reading Museum. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- ↑ "The Simeon Monument, Reading". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
External links
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Coordinates: 51°27′20″N 0°58′10″W / 51.45561°N 0.96950°W
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