It's 200 years today since the Duke of Wellington won his most famous victory, defeating Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo. The monument will be lit up at ten o'clock tonight to mark the bicentenary.

The Wellington Monument has been standing for more than 150 years but was in a poor state of repair (John Miller/National Trust/PA) As early as 1890, the local press described it as “dilapidated”.

The Wellington Monument in Somerset was built to mark the Battle of Waterloo, but since 2005 it has been fenced off because of falling stone debris.

Here's how to hike to visit this unusual structure which was created in a turbulent time in Irish history ...

The monument is not only Wellington’s own memorial to the Duke of Wellington and his victory at the Battle of Waterloo but is also a landmark for many, including travellers on the M5.

The 175ft (53m) Wellington Monument in Somerset was built in 1817 as a tribute to the Duke of Wellington's victory at Waterloo. It has been fenced off for 13 years due to falling stone debris.

Wellington Arch, the monument to the Duke and his famous victory, is the perfect venue in which to tell the story of Waterloo and explore its significance and its legacy.

Multiple Olympic medal-winning event rider Ian Stark is set to take on a starring role in a Battle of Waterloo re-enactment later this month (28 June). The eventer (pictured above, credit: Paul ...