Wedgwood Monument

A local landmark now reduced to only a quarter of its original height, this stone memorial still provokes fascination and provides fantastic views from its base.

The monument was unveiled in 1845 and serves as a memorial to John Wedgwood, a local employer who requested that, upon his death, an obelisk be constructed on top of a nearby hill, and that he be buried underneath it.

While his request to be buried underneath the memorial was rejected, the monument began construction on the year of John’s death in 1839, and was etched with the inscription "John Wedgewood of Bignall End, Esquire. Borne Feb 1760 Died Feb 1839".

Unfortunately, following severe damage caused by a storm in 1976, the once-towering memorial now stands at only a quarter of its original height.

Nonetheless, due to its high position, it can still be viewed from much of the local area, and visitors still flock to see not only the memorial itself, but also the enchanting views visible from its base, proving that despite everything, this monument remains as iconic as the day it was built.