Local Legends
Statue of Alfred the Great
Winchester, United Kingdom
The Statue of Alfred the Great is located in the centre of Winchester, England. It was commissioned in 1899 as part of the celebrations of the millennium since the death of Alfred the Great, the King of the West Saxons and the first King of the Anglo-Saxons and by convention the first English monarch and founder of Kingdom of England. Designed by the Royal Academician Hamo Thornycroft, it was completed in 1901. It is located on The Broadway, a continuation of the High Street which runs through the centre of the city. It is close to the roundabout linking with Eastgate Street and Bridge Street across the River Itchen. Winchester Guildhall is located nearby. The statue has been Grade II listed since 1950.
- Category
- Local Legends
- Location
- Winchester, United Kingdom
- Coordinates
- 51.06127, -1.30906
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q26461216
What is Statue of Alfred the Great?
Statue of Alfred the Great is a Local Legends place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Kings Arms Public House, The Eclipse Inn, Winchester Castle, Oram's Arbour.
Where is Statue of Alfred the Great?
Statue of Alfred the Great is in Winchester, United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.06127, -1.30906.
How do I get to Statue of Alfred the Great?
Statue of Alfred the Great is at Winchester, United Kingdom (51.06127, -1.30906). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.