Statue Of The First Earl Of Strafford Situated At North End Of East Front Of Wentworth Castle

The statue of the First Earl of Strafford is located at the north end of the east front of Wentworth Castle. It was created in 1744 by the sculptor J. M. Rysbrack and was moved to its current position in 1970. The statue is made of marble and stands on a plinth. The base of the plinth features acanthus-enriched moulding, while the die has sunken panels on each face that bear long inscriptions, with the arms of Strafford displayed on the rear. The statue depicts Thomas Wentworth, the First Earl of Strafford, who died in 1739, dressed in Roman attire. He is leaning on a truncated column with his right arm and resting his left hand on his hip. The statue was originally located at Stainborough Castle, which is within the grounds of Wentworth Castle.