Lilleshall Monument — Attraction in Lilleshall

The impressive 70 foot tall monument (also called the Duke of Sutherland Monument) that stands on top of the Lileshall hillside, with it's beautiful views of the surrounding countryside is hard to believe that it's only 443 feet above sea level, because you can see for miles and free to visit, which this day and age is always good. A really pleasant walk to get to the monument, enjoying the fresh air while taking in the views and if you visit on a weekend, you should easily be able to park up by a nearby primary school without any inconvenience to the running of the school and without walking for miles and miles. Well worth a visit, if only for a bit of peace and some...

A short quite steep walk to the monument but well worth it for the panoramic views. The Lilleshall (Sutherland) Monument is a 70 foot (21m) high stone obelisk erected in 1833 by grateful tenants to commemorate the 1st Duke of Sutherland (George Granville Leveson-Gower 1758-1833). Stone obelisks were a trend in the 1800's to celebrate "the great and the good". The Duke of Sutherland was a descendant of Richard Leveson (1598-1661), buried in Lilleshall church, who acquired Lilleshall Abbey and...

The Lilleshall Monument, or just Lilleshall Hill to the locals is an amazing local attraction. It's nestled between Telford and Newport and gives unparalleled views, for the effort. A very short walk from your car to the monument, gives stunning panoramic views of Shropshire, all the way the Welsh hills, Stiperstones, Wenlock Edge and of course, it's big brother, the Wrekin. A beautiful spot for a quick picnic and to take in the beautiful...