Pelhams Pillar Lincolnshire.

Overview and History Location: Situated on the Brocklesby Park estate (part of the Yarborough estate) near Caistor. Purpose: Built to commemorate Charles Anderson-Pelham, 1st Earl of Yarborough, and to honor his massive feat of planting over 12.5 million trees in Cabourne High Wood between 1787 and 1828. Construction: The foundation stone was laid in 1840, and the tower was completed in 1849. Design: Designed by Lincoln architect Edward James Willson, featuring a limestone ashlar exterior, a Roman Doric capital, and two stone guard lions at the entrance. Royal Visit: Prince Albert visited the completed monument in April 1849.