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Monument to Major General Sir Henry Havelock (1795–1857)

William Behnes (1795–1864)

Mowbray Park, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

Monument to Major General Sir Henry Havelock (1795–1857)
Monument to Major General Sir Henry Havelock (1795–1857)
Monument to Major General Sir Henry Havelock (1795–1857)
Monument to Major General Sir Henry Havelock (1795–1857)
Monument to Major General Sir Henry Havelock (1795–1857)
Monument to Major General Sir Henry Havelock (1795–1857)
Monument to Major General Sir Henry Havelock (1795–1857)
Monument to Major General Sir Henry Havelock (1795–1857)
Monument to Major General Sir Henry Havelock (1795–1857)
Monument to Major General Sir Henry Havelock (1795–1857)
Monument to Major General Sir Henry Havelock (1795–1857)
Monument to Major General Sir Henry Havelock (1795–1857)
Monument to Major General Sir Henry Havelock (1795–1857)
Monument to Major General Sir Henry Havelock (1795–1857)
Monument to Major General Sir Henry Havelock (1795–1857)
Monument to Major General Sir Henry Havelock (1795–1857)
Monument to Major General Sir Henry Havelock (1795–1857)
Monument to Major General Sir Henry Havelock (1795–1857)
Monument to Major General Sir Henry Havelock (1795–1857)
Monument to Major General Sir Henry Havelock (1795–1857)
Monument to Major General Sir Henry Havelock (1795–1857)
Monument to Major General Sir Henry Havelock (1795–1857)
Monument to Major General Sir Henry Havelock (1795–1857)
Monument to Major General Sir Henry Havelock (1795–1857)
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A representation of Havelock, showing him in his general's uniform, wearing the insignia of the Order of Bath. His right hand grips his sword, whilst his left holds a telescope which rests on his hip.
Title

Monument to Major General Sir Henry Havelock (1795–1857)

Date

1861

Medium

bronze

Measurements

H 350 x W (?) x D (?) cm;
Plinth: H 400 x W 220 x D 220 cm

Accession number

SR2_GL_S092

Acquisition method

paid for by public subscription

Work type

Statue

Owner

Sunderland City Council

Custodian

Sunderland City Council

Work status

extant

Listing status

Grade II (England and Wales)

Unveiling date

21st May 1861

Listing date

17/10/94

Access

time restrictions apply

Signature/marks description

inscribed on western side of base of sculpture: BEHNES. SCR.; inscribed on eastern side of base of sculpture: THE STATUE FOUNDARY PIMLICO LONDON

Inscription description

on front (west) of dado, incised lettering: HAVELOCK.; on front of plinth, incised lettering: BORN 5. APRIL 1795 / AT FORD HALL / BISHOPWEARMOUTH / DIED 24. NOVEMBER 1857 / AT DIL-KOOSHA / LUCKNOW

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Located at

Mowbray Park, Sunderland

SR2 8HR

Sited on an elevated grassed area at the southern edge of the park.

Artist or maker

William Behnes

1795–1864

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