Statue of William III 30m north of the Archer Pavilion is a Grade II* listed building in the Central Bedfordshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 10 January 1985. Monument.

Statue of William III 30m north of the Archer Pavilion

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Grade
II*
Local Planning Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Country
England
Date first listed
10 January 1985
Type
Monument
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

The Statue of William III, located 30 meters north of the Archer Pavilion, is a notable Grade II* listed monument. The figure is made of lead and stands on a pedestal constructed from Ketton stone, featuring a Portland stone plinth.

The pedestal has four projecting faces with panel forms. At the base, there is a fascia topped with a small torus, a cymatium, and a cavetto moulding. The die of the pedestal includes four projecting panels, three of which have been rebated with an oblong panel on the face. The fourth panel features an inset white Italian marble section, which bears the inscription: "KING WILLIAM/ the 3/of GLORIOUS/ and/ Immortell Memory."

Above the panels is an astragal mould with a plain band or fascia. The entire structure is topped with a cap made from six pieces of stone, which is moulded at the edge with a drip and ogee mould beneath. The cap is further topped by a Portland stone plinth that supports the statue, designed to match the pedestal's projection but with a moulded extension at the rear and left side to accommodate the flow of the statue's cloak. The pedestal itself rests on a concrete foundation.

The statue depicts William III in a heroic pose, with his head raised and looking to his left. His right leg is forward, his left hand rests on his hip, and he holds a baton in his right hand. He is attired in the garments of a Roman Emperor, wearing a tunic overlaid with armor. The breastplate features a diamond pattern, and at the bottom, there is a prominent relief of a shell. The apron straps are adorned with alternating reliefs of a raised thistle and a raised rose, symbolizing Scotland and England, respectively. A cloak drapes over William's shoulder, secured with a brooch on his right side. The folds of the cloak spread over his left upper arm and cascade down his back, with part of it held in his left hand while the rest trails behind him. He wears a laurel wreath on his head, symbolizing victory and commemorating his military achievements.

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