Where is Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington?

Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU11 1QB), in the parish of Rushmoor, unparished area.

How do I get to Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington?

The nearest railway station is Aldershot, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU11 1QB.

Who owns Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington?

Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington is owned by | accession =.

Is Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington a listed building?

Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington a protected site?

Yes — Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington is part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).

Is Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington free to visit?

Yes, Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington is free to enter.

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington

In or near Crondall.

VictorianFree admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington — Monument, dating to 1846.

Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington, memorials & monuments in Hampshire — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Aldershot · 1.6 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

The Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington is located in Rushmoor, Hampshire, with the postcode GU11 1QB. The nearest railway station is Aldershot, which is 1.6 km away. Entry to the statue is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1846. Wikidata describes it as: "Monument, dating to 1846.". Coordinates: 51.2534°, -0.7799°.

Photo gallery

360° viewimagery from 2020

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Heritage listing

The Wellington statue in Aldershot, England is a monument to Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, victor at the Battle of Waterloo and later prime minister of the United Kingdom. Sculpted by Matthew Cotes Wyatt, it was the largest equestrian statue in Britain when it was unveiled at its original location on the Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner in 1846.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

In 1837 a committee was formed under the chairmanship of the Duke of Rutland to raise sufficient funds for a memorial to the Duke of Wellington. The sculptor was Matthew Cotes Wyatt. In the statue Wellington is shown on Copenhagen, the famous charger he had ridden at Waterloo. Much of the bronze in the statue is derived from French cannon captured at Waterloo and remelted in Wyatt's foundry. Wellington himself sat for the sculptor; Copenhagen, however, had died and a substitute horse was used as a model. This offended many at the time, who saw a poor likeness to Copenhagen in the statue. The position selected for the sculpture was on top of the triumphal arch at Hyde Park Corner, built in…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 51.2534, -0.7799
County: Hampshire
District: Rushmoor
Parish: Rushmoor, unparished area
Postcode: GU11 1QB
Parliamentary constituency: Aldershot
Established: 1846
Nearest railway station: Aldershot — 1.6 km

Sources

osm: n638580426 (ODbL)
wikipedia: Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington, Aldershot (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Wellingtonstatue.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Other places nearby

Claycart Road arrives at Rushmoor Road - geograph.org.uk - 4183056

📷 5

Archaeological sites · South East England

Bat's Hog Sty

Bat's Hog Sty — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

📷 5

Theatres · South East England

Alexandra Cinema

Alexandra Cinema in England South East, United Kingdom.

↗ superbowluk.co.uk

Former Smith-Dorrien Methodist Soldiers' Home, Queen's Avenue, Aldershot - geograph.org.uk - 4213276

📷 5

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Memorial Square

Memorial Square — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Where to eat & stay near Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington

Places to stay

📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Runways End Outdoor Centre

Runways End Outdoor Centre — a campsite in england south east.

↗ www3.hants.gov.uk

Waymarker at the start of the North Downs Way in Farnham - geograph.org.uk - 2015328

📷 5

Hostels · South East England

The Mulberry

The Mulberry — a hostel in england south east.

📷 5

Caravan parks · South East England

Grove Farm Park Mobile Home Park

Grove Farm Park Mobile Home Park — a caravan park in england south east.

📷 5

Caravan parks · South East England

Mytchett Farm (Mobile Home Park)

Mytchett Farm (Mobile Home Park) — a caravan park in england south east.

📷 5

Caravan parks · South East England

Four Oaks

Four Oaks — a caravan park in england south east.

📷 5

Caravan parks · South East England

Basingstoke Canal Caravan and Camp Site

Basingstoke Canal Caravan and Camp Site — a caravan park in england south east.

Places to eat & drink

📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

8 And 9 (The Queens Head), The Borough

8 And 9 (The Queens Head), The Borough in England South East, United Kingdom.

📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

William Cobbett Public House

William Cobbett Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Tumble Down Dick Pub

The Tumble Down Dick Pub in England South East, United Kingdom.

📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

The Fox Public House

The Fox Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

Wrecclesham church - geograph.org.uk - 8294143

📷 7

Restaurants · South East England

The Bengal Lounge

The Bengal Lounge — a restaurant in england south east.

Free↗ bengallounge.co.uk

Free🐕

Frequently asked questions

Where is Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington?: Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU11 1QB), in the parish of Rushmoor, unparished area.
What is Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington?: Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington — Monument, dating to 1846.
How do I get to Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington?: The nearest railway station is Aldershot, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU11 1QB.
When was Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington built?: Built or established in 1846.
Who owns Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington?: Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington is owned by | accession =.
Is Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington a listed building?: Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington a protected site?: Yes — Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington is part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
Is Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington free to visit?: Yes, Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington is free to enter.

Plan your visit

Getting there & planning your visit

About

Photo gallery

360° viewimagery from 2020

Heritage listing

Protected designations

From the Wikipedia article

Background

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Where to eat & stay near Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington

Places to stay

Places to eat & drink

Other memorials from this era

More memorials in this region

Frequently asked questions