King Alfred Monument is a Grade II listed building in the Wiltshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 30 October 1987. Monument. 2 related planning applications.
King Alfred Monument
- WRENN ID
- distant-sentry-wren
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- Wiltshire
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 30 October 1987
- Type
- Monument
- Address
- King Alfred Monument, Market Place, Pewsey, SN9 5AA
- OS grid reference
- SU 164 600
- Coordinates
- 51.33922, -1.76514
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
The King Alfred Monument is located in the center of Pewsey Market Place and was erected in 1913. It features a tapered, panelled base set on two steps. Atop the base stands a life-sized statue of King Alfred, depicted cloaked and crowned, holding a long sword and an oval shield. The monument commemorates the Coronation of 1911, recognizing Alfred's historical connection to the land in Pewsey. An inscription on the monument reads: "It was his/a sinking nations/fame to save/to foster/latent worth/and patriot zeal/and build on virtues/based a nations weal." This monument serves as a focal point in the center of Pewsey.
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- No EPC on record for this property
- Sale history — 1 transaction since 2002
- Related listed building consents — 2 applications
- Detailed attributes — period, style, materials, features
- Flood risk assessment
- Radon risk assessment
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