The monument was designed by Thomas Harrison, with a brass statue of the Marquess added in the 1860s. After climbing 115 steps to the top, visitors are rewarded with a breathtaking view over the Menai Strait, Anglesey, and the mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia).
The site is also of international geological significance, set atop a rare blueschist rock outcrop formed over 570 million years ago, making it a site of special scientific interest (SSSI) within the GeoMôn UNESCO Global Geopark.
Things to do
Visitors can enjoy:
- panoramic views from the top of the column
- rare geological features, including blueschist rock
- the Column Café which offers drinks, light lunches and homemade cakes
- group visits and educational tours by prior arrangement
- seasonal events throughout the year
