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Duke of Argyll’s Column

Duke of Argyl's Column photograph location - click here to view full mapClose up of the statue of Minerva atop the Duke's monument. This picture was taken prior to restoration and her staff is missing.Close-up of the head of Minerva during the restoration process.The Duke of Argyl's monument with Minerva looking resplendent with new staff.View of the top of the Duke of Argyl's monument showing the detail of the statue of Minerva. (Note the owl at her feet)

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The column was built in 1743 to commemorate John, Duke of Argyll, father in law to William Wentworth and an important agent for the Act of Union with Scotland and surprisingly, in getting King George I to take the British throne. The column is modelled on one in Rome at Santa Maria Maggiore and instead of an angel has a statue of Minerva, goddess of wisdom, on the top.

Wentworth Castle Parkland

East Park at Wentworth Castle Gardens in Barnsley

East Park at Wentworth Castle Gardens in Barnsley

Opening Times

The Gardens are open daily, April to September10am-5pm, last admission 4.30pm. From October to March, 10am-4pm, last admission at 3.30pm.