Natural landmarks · London
Spencer Compton
Also known as: Spencer Compton, 8th Duke of Devonshire
In or near London.
Spencer Compton — Public artwork (statue).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Charing Cross · 0.3 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Spencer Compton, the nearest railway station is Charing Cross, located 0.3 km away. Entry is free.
About
Spencer Compton is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1910. Also known as: Spencer Compton, 8th Duke of Devonshire. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (statue).". Coordinates: 51.5048°, -0.1261°.
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Official information
The Banqueting House is a historic venue in Whitehall, London, known for its stunning Rubens ceiling and as the site of Charles I's execution. Visitors can explore the grandeur of the Banqueting Hall and the Undercroft, which hosted royal parties during the Jacobean era.
From the Wikipedia article
The statue of the Duke of Devonshire is a Grade II-listed outdoor bronze sculpture of Spencer Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire, the leader of three British political parties between 1875 and 1903, and is located at the entrance to Horse Guards Avenue, Whitehall, London, England. A work of the sculptor Herbert Hampton, it was unveiled in 1911. The statue is around 4 metres high and rests on a plinth around 5 metres high. The inscription on the plinth gives the Duke's name, title, honours (KG for Knight of the Garter; he is depicted wearing his Garter robes) and year of birth and death. A committee headed by the Marquess of Lansdowne secured permission for the statue's location and the sculptor's design was approved by Edward VII in 1909 and completed the following year. The Marquess of Lansdowne unveiled the statue on 11 February 1911.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5048, -0.1261
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW1A 2ER
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1910
- Nearest railway station
- Charing Cross — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Tu-Th, Sa-Su 10:00-17:00; Mo 10:00-13:00; Fr 10:00-16:00
- Official site
- www.hrp.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n25507023 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Statue of the Duke of Devonshire, Whitehall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Statue of the Duke of Devonshire in Whitehall (cropped).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Spencer Compton?
- Spencer Compton is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW1A 2ER), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Spencer Compton?
- Spencer Compton — Public artwork (statue).
- How do I get to Spencer Compton?
- The nearest railway station is Charing Cross, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW1A 2ER.
- When was Spencer Compton built?
- Built or established in 1910.
- Who owns Spencer Compton?
- Spencer Compton is owned by | accession =.
- Is Spencer Compton free to visit?
- Yes, Spencer Compton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Spencer Compton?
- The nearest railway station is Charing Cross, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW1A 2ER.