Local Legends
Statue of Alfred the Great
Wantage, United Kingdom
The statue of Alfred the Great, in the Wantage market place, was sculpted by Count Gleichen, a relative of Queen Victoria's, and unveiled on 14 July 1877 by the Prince and Princess of Wales. It was presented to the town by Robert Loyd-Lindsay, 1st Baron Wantage. It depicts the 9th-century King Alfred the Great, who was born in the town. The Grade II listed statue was vandalised on New Year's Eve 2007, losing part of its right arm and axe. After the arm and axe were replaced the statue was again vandalised on Christmas Eve 2008, losing its axe.
- Category
- Local Legends
- Location
- Wantage, United Kingdom
- Coordinates
- 51.58858, -1.42650
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q20712051
What is Statue of Alfred the Great?
Statue of Alfred the Great is a Local Legends place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Ginge Manor, Charney Manor, Seven Barrows, Uffington Castle.
Where is Statue of Alfred the Great?
Statue of Alfred the Great is in Wantage, United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.58858, -1.42650.
How do I get to Statue of Alfred the Great?
Statue of Alfred the Great is at Wantage, United Kingdom (51.58858, -1.42650). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.