ADMIRALTY ARCH;GEORGE IV ARCH, HOLYHEAD HARBOUR
Site Details
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NPRN 41261
Map Reference SH28SE
Grid Reference SH2524482909
Unitary (Local) Authority Isle of Anglesey
Old County Anglesey
Community Holyhead
Type of Site COMMEMORATIVE MONUMENT
Broad Class COMMEMORATIVE
Period Post Medieval
Site Description The George IV Arch is a Doric structure in the form of a gateway, traditionally known as the Triumphal Arch. Built 1822-24 by Thomas Harrison to commemorate George IV's landing at Holyhead on 7th August 1821 en route for Ireland.
B.A.Malaws, 03 November 1998.
