Earl Grey Monument is a Grade I listed building in the Newcastle upon Tyne local planning authority area, England. First listed on 14 June 1954. A C19 Monument. 6 related planning applications.

Earl Grey Monument

WRENN ID: wild-pillar-shade
Grade: I
Local Planning Authority: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: England
Date first listed: 14 June 1954
Type: Monument
Source: Historic England listing

Description

NZ 2464 SE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE GREY STREET (north end) 20/272 14.6.54 Earl Grey Monument G.V. I Column monument with statue. 1838 by Benjamin Green; statue by Baily. Erected by public subscription to commemorate the efforts of Charles Earl Grey K.G. towards parliamentary reform. Sandstone ashlar; marble statue. About 135 ft. high. Tall panelled pedestal, with inscription on south and door in west, supports.Roman Doric column with top balcony. Heroic size statue of Grey in robes stands on tall corniced square pedestal. Inscription on north commemorates the centenary of the passing of the 1832 Reform Bill.

Listing NGR: NZ2486164425

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