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| Equestrian statue of William III | |
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| Artist | generally attributed to John or Henry Cheere |
| Completion date | 18th century |
| Type | Equestrian statue |
| Medium | Lead |
| Subject | William III |
| Location | Petersfield |
| Coordinates | 51°00′14″N 0°56′15″W / 51.0038°N 0.9374°W / 51.0038; -0.9374 |
| Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Official name | Statue of William III |
| Designated | 29 July 1949 |
| Reference no. | 1093567 |
The equestrian statue of William III stands in The Square, Petersfield, Hampshire, England. Dating from the 18th century, it has been attributed to John Cheere or possibly to his brother, Henry. The statue is a Grade I listed structure.
History
William III, Prince of Orange, ascended the English throne in 1688 following the overthrow of James II in the Glorious Revolution. William ruled jointly with his wife, Mary, James's daughter, until her death in 1694, and then solely until his own death in 1702.
Description
The sculpture is in lead and depicts William in the style of a Roman senator.The statue stands on a stone plinth.
The statue was designated a Grade I listed structure, the highest grading given to buildings and structures of "exceptional interest", in 1958.
References
- ^ Historic England. "Statue of William III (Grade I) (1093567)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- Troost 2005, pp. 207–210. sfn error: no target: CITEREFTroost2005 (help)
- "William III". www.westminster-abbey.org. Westminster Abbey. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
Bibliography
See also
External links
Media related to Equestrian statue of William III (Petersfield) at Wikimedia Commons
