Where is King Alfred Statue?

King Alfred Statue is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode OX12 8AW), in the parish of Wantage.

How do I get to King Alfred Statue?

Drivers can use postcode OX12 8AW.

Is King Alfred Statue a protected site?

Yes — King Alfred Statue is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).

Is King Alfred Statue free to visit?

Yes, King Alfred Statue is free to enter.

How do I get to King Alfred Statue?

Drivers can navigate to postcode OX12 8AW. It sits within the Didcot and Wantage parliamentary constituency.

Memorials & monuments · South East England

King Alfred Statue

In or near Grove.

VictorianFree admission🐾 Dog-friendly

King Alfred Statue is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

King Alfred Statue, memorials & monuments in Oxfordshire — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min

Free entry
Dog-friendly

King Alfred Statue is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1877. Coordinates: 51.5886°, -1.4265°.

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Official information

The King Alfred Statue is located in the Market Square of Wantage, serving as a notable landmark. Visitors can enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the market and explore local produce and unique stalls.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The statue of Alfred the Great, in the Wantage market place, was sculpted by Count Gleichen, a relative of Queen Victoria's, and unveiled on 14 July 1877 by the Prince and Princess of Wales. It was presented to the town by Robert Loyd-Lindsay, 1st Baron Wantage. It depicts the 9th-century King Alfred the Great, who was born in the town. The Grade II listed statue was vandalised on New Year's Eve 2007, losing part of its right arm and axe. After the arm and axe were replaced the statue was again vandalised on Christmas Eve 2008, losing its axe.

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

Coordinates: 51.5886, -1.4265
County: Oxfordshire
District: Vale of White Horse
Parish: Wantage
Postcode: OX12 8AW
Parliamentary constituency: Didcot and Wantage
Established: 1877
Opening: We,Sa

Sources

osm: n256423536 (ODbL)
wikipedia: Statue of Alfred the Great, Wantage (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Statue of King Alfred in Wantage Market Square - geograph.org.uk - 1395697.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is King Alfred Statue?: King Alfred Statue is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode OX12 8AW), in the parish of Wantage.
What is King Alfred Statue?: King Alfred Statue is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to King Alfred Statue?: Drivers can use postcode OX12 8AW.
When was King Alfred Statue built?: Built or established in 1877.
Is King Alfred Statue a protected site?: Yes — King Alfred Statue is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
Is King Alfred Statue free to visit?: Yes, King Alfred Statue is free to enter.
How do I get to King Alfred Statue?: Drivers can navigate to postcode OX12 8AW. It sits within the Didcot and Wantage parliamentary constituency.

Plan your visit

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