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The Waterloo Monument is located on Peniel Heugh hill in the Scottish Borders, UK. It is a cylindrical tower constructed in 1817 to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo. The monument stands approximately 45 meters tall and features a spiral staircase leading to viewing platforms.
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Designed by architect Archibald Elliot, the Waterloo Monument was completed in 1824. It was built using stone sourced locally and offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside from its summit. The site is accessible via a public footpath, and visitors can ascend the tower's internal staircase during certain periods. It is a notable example of early 19th-century commemorative architecture in Scotland.