Wellington Arch

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Wellington Arch built?Constructed 1826–1830
2. How tall is Wellington Arch?Approximately 70 feet (21 meters)
3. What is the location?Hyde Park Corner, London, England
4. What is the builder?Decimus Burton
5. Why was the arch moved?The city needed more space for traffic and new roads, so the arch was taken apart and rebuilt at a new location.
6. Who was the arch named after?It is named after Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington, who won the Battle of Waterloo. The arch originally had a statue of him on top.

Triumphal Arch: A monumental structure, often in the form of a gateway, erected to commemorate a victory or great event.
Neoclassical Architecture: A style of architecture that draws inspiration from classical Greek and Roman art and architecture.
Quadriga: An ancient chariot drawn by four horses, commonly used in races and processions.