Nelson's Pillar

1809 · Dublin, IE · William Wilkins, Francis Johnston

Nelson's Pillar (Dublin, Ireland) dates from 1809. The catalogue names William Wilkins and Francis Johnston as the architects. The date falls within the chapter ‘The Enlightenment’ in this site’s history of architecture.

The client was Dublin Corporation. The building was inaugurated in 1809. It is 40.8 metres high. The building was demolished in 1966.

The catalogue has one more building by William Wilkins. 34 other buildings on this site lie within 25 kilometres; the nearest is Spire of Dublin, 13 m away.