Monument to Isaac Watts in Abney Park Cemetery is a Grade II listed building in the Hackney local planning authority area, England. First listed on 4 February 1975. Monument. 1 related planning application.

Monument to Isaac Watts in Abney Park Cemetery

WRENN ID: fallen-pavement-vermeil
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: Hackney
Country: England
Date first listed: 4 February 1975
Type: Monument
Source: Historic England listing

Description

TQ 3386 12/641

STOKE NEWINGTON HIGH STREET, N16 (west side) Monument to Isaac Watts in Abney Park Cemetery

II 1845, by Edward H Bailey RA. Heroic size figure in academic robes, carrying a book, stands on classical plinth above tall, battered base. Cast iron fence around. Eulogy by Dr Johnson inscribed on base; also legend telling that statue was erected by public subscription, 1845. The famous preacher's life dates 1674-1748 also inscribed.

Listing NGR: TQ3335886726

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