The obelisk monument at the top is to Sir Robert Worsley who
began the construction of the current day Appuldurcombe. His heir,
Richard, built the monument in his honor. It was severely damaged
by lightening in 1831, and restored in 1983.
You can find more about this monument at
here
There really isn't much left of the monument, but the views from
the top are amazing. You can see most corners of the island from up
here - from Portmouth to Freshwater, from Fawley to Wroxhall.
Well worth the very steep steps up. Pick this one up on the way
from/to our Freemantle Gate cache.