figures high, each figure being in height, and forming a roughly pyramidal structure. There are five figures surrounded by the drapes and poles of captured flags, with an anchor and a rope on the ground. An idealised nude representation of Nelson, his amputated right arm covered by part of a flag, stands with one foot on a cannon and the other on an enemy's corpse, holding upright a sword on which Victory is placing the last of four crowns. To the right of Nelson is the figure of Death reaching out to touch him. On the left of Nelson is a British seaman striding forward. Behind Nelson is the figure of Britannia holding a laurel wreath and Nelson's decorations. The monument was the first item of public sculpture to be erected in Liverpool, and is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. Grade II* is the middle of the three grades of designation for listed buildings and is applied to "particularly important buildings of more than special interest". See also Grade II* listed buildings in Liverpool – City Centre List of public art in Liverpool Monuments and memorials to Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson Notes and references Notes Citations External links English Heritage Viewfinder Liverpool Views Liverpool Museums Flickr slideshow Sculptures by Richard Westmacott Grade II* listed buildings in Liverpool Monuments and memorials to Horatio Nelson Monuments and memorials in Liverpool Buildings and structures completed in 1813 Statues in England Bronze sculptures in the United Kingdom Outdoor sculptures in England Grade II* listed monuments and memorials