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The Monument was erected on the site of {{Wiki|St Margaret, New Fish Street|St. Margaret}}, the first of many | The Monument was erected on the site of {{Wiki|St Margaret, New Fish Street|St. Margaret}}, the first of many [[church]]es to be consumed by the fire. Designed by renowned architect [[Christopher Wren]], the landmark was built between 1671 and 1677.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Monument to the Great Fire of London]]</ref> | ||
Wren had considered many ideas for the sculpture that would rest atop the Monument, including a statue of King [[Charles II of England|Charles II]], a woman wielding a sword, and a phoenix triumphantly rising from the flames. Eventually, however, he settled for a brass orb.<ref name="Database" /> | Wren had considered many ideas for the sculpture that would rest atop the Monument, including a statue of King [[Charles II of England|Charles II]], a woman wielding a [[sword]], and a phoenix triumphantly rising from the flames. Eventually, however, he settled for a [[brass]] orb.<ref name="Database" /> | ||
Many years later, in 1868, the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Evie Frye]] ascended the Monument, following a trail of clues left behind by [[Master Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]]. Upon inserting a disk at the very top, an image was revealed that led Evie to conclude Edward had hidden something at [[St. Paul's Cathedral]].<ref name="Room">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' – [[A Room with a View]]</ref> | Many years later, in 1868, the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Evie Frye]] ascended the Monument, following a trail of clues left behind by [[Master Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]]. Upon inserting a disk at the very top, an image was revealed that led Evie to conclude Edward had hidden something at [[St. Paul's Cathedral]].<ref name="Room">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' – [[A Room with a View]]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 05:26, 29 March 2021
The Monument to the Great Fire of London, often simply referred to as the Monument, is a doric column located in the City of London. It was built to commemorate the Great Fire of London.
History
The Monument was erected on the site of St. Margaret, the first of many churches to be consumed by the fire. Designed by renowned architect Christopher Wren, the landmark was built between 1671 and 1677.[1]
Wren had considered many ideas for the sculpture that would rest atop the Monument, including a statue of King Charles II, a woman wielding a sword, and a phoenix triumphantly rising from the flames. Eventually, however, he settled for a brass orb.[1]
Many years later, in 1868, the Assassin Evie Frye ascended the Monument, following a trail of clues left behind by Master Assassin Edward Kenway. Upon inserting a disk at the very top, an image was revealed that led Evie to conclude Edward had hidden something at St. Paul's Cathedral.[2]
Gallery
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Evie inserting a disk at the top of the Monument
Apperances
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Database: Monument to the Great Fire of London
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – A Room with a View