Castles · North West England
Viscount Cumbermere's Equestrian Statue
In or near Chester.
Viscount Cumbermere's Equestrian Statue — Public artwork (statue).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway · 1.0 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Viscount Cumbermere's Equestrian Statue is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1865. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (statue).". Coordinates: 53.1864°, -2.8937°.
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Official information
The Cheshire Military Museum showcases the history of Cheshire soldiers from the 17th century to the present. Visitors can explore exhibits that include film archives, interactive displays, and artifacts related to military life and battles.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The equestrian statue of Viscount Combermere stands on an island in Grosvenor Road, Chester, Cheshire, England, opposite the entrance to Chester Castle. It commemorates his successful military career, and was made by Carlo Marochetti. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Stapleton Cotton, 1st Viscount Combermere (1773–1865) was a cavalry officer, diplomat and politician, who served with distinction under Wellington in the Peninsular War. In 1863 it was suggested that a monument to him should be erected. The proposal quickly gained support from the major landowners of Cheshire and John Graham, Bishop of Chester, who were all major subscribers to the project. It was agreed, because of Combermere's distinguished cavalry career, that the monument should be an equestrian statue. Carlo Marochetti, noted for his equestrian statues, was commissioned to create the work. It was also agreed that the statue should stand on a prestigious site opposite Chester Castle.…
Description
The statue consists of a bronze figure seated on a horse, standing on a pedestal of Cornish granite. The figure is about 3.4 m in height, and the pedestal is about 3.7 m high. Combermere is dressed in the uniform of a field marshal, sitting on a horse at rest with one foot raised. The pedestal is inscribed with Combermere's name and dates, and the names of the major conflicts in which he had been involved.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.1864, -2.8937
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH1 2DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester North and Neston
- Phone
- 01244 327617
- Established
- 1865
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway — 1 km
- Opening
- Thursday – Monday 10am – 4pm; last entry 3:30pm
- Official site
- cheshiremilitarymuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w583548062 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Equestrian statue of Viscount Combermere (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Combermere Statue 2.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Viscount Cumbermere's Equestrian Statue?
- Viscount Cumbermere's Equestrian Statue is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH1 2DJ), in the parish of Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area.
- What is Viscount Cumbermere's Equestrian Statue?
- Viscount Cumbermere's Equestrian Statue — Public artwork (statue).
- How do I get to Viscount Cumbermere's Equestrian Statue?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH1 2DJ.
- When was Viscount Cumbermere's Equestrian Statue built?
- Built or established in 1865.
- Who owns Viscount Cumbermere's Equestrian Statue?
- Viscount Cumbermere's Equestrian Statue is owned by | accession =.
- Is Viscount Cumbermere's Equestrian Statue a protected site?
- Yes — Viscount Cumbermere's Equestrian Statue is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Viscount Cumbermere's Equestrian Statue charge admission?
- Viscount Cumbermere's Equestrian Statue typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Viscount Cumbermere's Equestrian Statue?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH1 2DJ.