Local Legends
Statue of George II
Grand Square, United Kingdom
The statue of George II is a marble statue that stands in the centre of an open square within the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. The statue was Grade II listed in June 1973. The marble used to make the statue had been captured from a French ship by George Rooke. It was intended to be used for a statue of Louis XIV before falling into British hands. Greenwich Hospital then acquired the marble in 1714 for the purpose of erecting a statue of William and Mary. Plans changed and a statue of George II was erected by John Jennings in 1735, probably in an attempt to attract the King as a patron for the hospital. The statue was designed by John Michael Rysbrack and shows the King in Roman attire. George's face is heavily weathered.
- Category
- Local Legends
- Location
- Grand Square, United Kingdom
- Coordinates
- 51.48370, -0.00590
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q19927900
What is Statue of George II?
Statue of George II is a Local Legends place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Palace of Placentia, Queen's House, Spanish Galleon, Statue of William IV.
Where is Statue of George II?
Statue of George II is in Grand Square, United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.48370, -0.00590.
How do I get to Statue of George II?
Statue of George II is at Grand Square, United Kingdom (51.48370, -0.00590). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.