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Title
Charles William Vane Stewart (1788–1854), 3rd Marquess of Londonderry
Date
1861
Medium
sandstone & copper
Measurements
H 470 x W (?) x D (?) cm
Accession number
DH1_KM_S005
Acquisition method
commissioned by sitter's widow, Frances Vane, Marchioness of Londonderry
Work type
Equestrian
Owner
City of Durham Parish Council
Custodian
City of Durham Parish Council
Work status
extant
Listing status
Grade II* (England and Wales)
Unveiling date
2nd December 1861
Listing date
10/03/88
Access
at all times
Signature/marks description
copper base: R Monti
Inscription description
plaque: CHARLES WILLIAM VANE STEWART / 3RD MARQUIS OF LONDONDERRY / 1ST EARL VANE AND BARON STEWART / OF STEWARTS COURT K.G.G.C.B. / LORD LIEUTENANT COUNTY OF DURHAM / AND FOUNDER OF SEAHAM HARBOUR / GENERAL IN THE ARMY / BORN MAY 8TH 1778 DIED MARCH 6TH 1854.; plaque: THIS PLAQUE WAS UNVEILED ON / THE 9TH DAY OF APRIL, 1952 BY THE / EIGHTH MARQUESS OF LONDONDERRY / TO COMMEMORATE THE RESTORATION / OF THE STATUE FROM FUNDS RAISED BY / THE CITY COUNCIL SOURCES /