Memorial details

Memorial type
Serviceman / Servicewoman
District
City Of Westminster
Town
St James
County
Greater London
Country
England
Commemoration
Non-Combat Deaths
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
61136

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Current location

Roadside
Junction Of Waterloo Place And Carlton House Terrace
St James
City Of Westminster
Greater London
SW1Y 5AH
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 297 803
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
A cast bronze figure of the Duke in military uniform and robes of the Order of the Garter on a fluted granite Tuscan column and plain square pedestal. The capital carries a square balcony, drum and dome and the face of the pedestal bears a cast metal plaque with the inscription in raised upright mixed case lettering. The column is accompanied by a flight of steps descending to The Mall.
Inscription
FREDERICK/ DUKE OF YORK/ 1763 - 1827/ Second Son of George III/ Commander-in-Chief/ of the British Army/ 1795-1809 and 1811-1827
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Non-Combat Deaths
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: rank,forename,relationships,additional
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Figure
    Measurements: depth c1500mm, height c4100mm, width c1500mm
    Materials: Bronze
  • Pedestal
    Measurements: depth dia, height c2000mm, width c3000mm
    Materials: Granite - Aberdeen, Stone
  • Detail
    Measurements: depth c4000mm, height c1000mm, width c4000mm
    Materials: Stone, Wrought Iron
  • Column
    Measurements: depth dia, height c23000mm, width c3500mm
    Materials: Granite - Aberdeen
  • Base
    Measurements: depth c16000mm, height -, width c16000mm
    Materials: Concrete
  • Plaque
    Measurements: depth c50mm, height c700mm, width c1200mm
    Materials: Metal
Listing information
Condition
History
1831-34: Constructed 5 February 1970: Listed Grade I, English Heritage reference 207516.
Costs

Comments: Soldiers in the British army were volunteered to contribute a day's pay.
Memorial: c£25000 in 1834

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public
Responsibility
The Royal Parks
Reference

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