The monument was erected to commemorate the work of James Simmons in establishing the Dane John Gardens around 1790. It stands on the top of the mound which was first created as a burial mound during the Roman period, but was later used as the site for a motte and bailey castle under the Normans.
This is part of the Series: LMS01/01 London Midland and Scottish Railway Negatives - Architectural Subjects; within the Collection: LMS01 London Midland and Scottish Railway Collection
Source: Historic England Archive
Roman Barrow, Roman Burial Cairn, Hanoverian Commemorative Monument, Georgian Pleasure Garden
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