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Bronze plaque № 59019

Placeholder for Bronze plaque № 59019 bronze plaque

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.

Inscription drawn from imported open data, awaiting original TributeLegacy editorial.

Source: Open Plaques. Geographic data via OpenStreetMap.

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