Near the Roundhouse at the summit of the Kymin (see previous post) is the Naval Temple. This is a memorial structure, with classical details, built as a commemoration of the second anniversary of the Battle of the Nile. It was erected by the Kymin Club in 1800, probably to designs by T. Fidler, and additionally commemorates sixteen British Admirals who were responsible for significant naval victories up to that time. It was visited by Lord Nelson who made admiring comments about it during his visit to Monmouth in 1802. Other writers of the time were less complimentary.
photo © T. Boughen Camera: Nikon D5300
