Hoy Monument

The Hoy Monument is located at the northern extremity of St. Catherine’s Down. The “Russian Monument,” also known as the informal alternate name for this structure, was established in 1814 by Michael Hoy, a Russian businessman who amassed his money via trading with Britain. The purpose of this monument was to honour the visit of the Russian Tsar to Great Britain.

Following Hoy’s demise, a commemorative inscription was added at the foundation, honoring the men who lost their lives during the Crimean War in 1857. The Hoy Monument underwent restoration in 1992, funded by a generous £85,000 contribution.

Tablet Engraving:

THIS TABLET WAS ERECTED BY
WILLIAM HENRY DAWES
LATE LIEUTENANT OF H.M. 22ND REGT.
IN HONOR OF THOSE BRAVE MEN OF
THE ALLIED ARMIES
WHO FELL ON THE ALMA,
AT INKERMAN
AND AT THE SIEGE OF SEVASTOPOL.
A.D. 1857.

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