基本信息
wellington arch was built between 1826 and 1830 by decimus burton. the arch originally stood almost directly opposite apsley house, a short distance from its present place. in 1846 the arch was selected as a suitable place for a statue of sir arthur wellesley, 1st duke of wellington, soldier and prime minister. the statue sculpted (雕刻) by matthew cotes wyatt was 8.5 m high. ①it was so enormous that it caused a fierce argument at that time.