Where is Equestrian Statue of William III?

Equestrian Statue of William III is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 4QS), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.

How do I get to Equestrian Statue of William III?

The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS1 4QS.

Is Equestrian Statue of William III a protected site?

Yes — Equestrian Statue of William III is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

How do I get to Equestrian Statue of William III?

The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 4QS.

Public art & sculpture · South West England

Equestrian Statue of William III

In or near Bristol.

Georgian♿ Wheelchair accessible

Equestrian Statue of William III — Public artwork (statue) by John Michael Rysbrack.

Equestrian Statue of William III, public art & sculpture in South West England — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

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Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Princes Wharf · 0.3 km

Wheelchair accessible

Getting there & planning your visit

The Equestrian Statue of William III is located in Bristol, City of, with the postcode BS1 4QS. The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, which is 0.3 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible.

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Equestrian Statue of William III is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1733. Address: Bristol, BS1 4QS. Wheelchair accessible (per OpenStreetMap). Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (statue) by John Michael Rysbrack.". Coordinates: 51.4505°, -2.5947°.

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Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The equestrian statue of William III is a historic statue in the centre of Queen Square in Bristol, England. It is a Grade I listed building. The statue of William III by John Michael Rysbrack, cast in 1733 and erected in 1736 to signify Bristol's Whig support of the Crown and Parliament Recognition Act 1689. The original plan was to have a statue of George II. During World War II the statue was moved to Badminton and subsequently restored and returned to the square in 1948. The bronze statue is on a Portland ashlar pedestal with a moulded plinth and cornice. It depicts the king in Roman dress.

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Coordinates: 51.4505, -2.5947
District: Bristol, City of
Parish: Bristol, City of, unparished area
Postcode: BS1 4QS
Parliamentary constituency: Bristol Central
Established: 1733
Nearest railway station: Princes Wharf — 0.3 km

Sources

osm: n355373614 (ODbL)
wikipedia: Equestrian statue of William III, Bristol (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: King William III statue Queen Square, Bristol.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Equestrian Statue of William III?: Equestrian Statue of William III is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 4QS), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
What is Equestrian Statue of William III?: Equestrian Statue of William III — Public artwork (statue) by John Michael Rysbrack.
How do I get to Equestrian Statue of William III?: The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS1 4QS.
When was Equestrian Statue of William III built?: Built or established in 1733.
Is Equestrian Statue of William III a protected site?: Yes — Equestrian Statue of William III is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Equestrian Statue of William III?: The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 4QS.

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