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    Memorial

    James Wolfe Monument

    Source: Copyright Brian Mawdsley

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    Current Location

    North end of Blackheath Avenue, Greenwich Park, Blackheath Avenue, Greenwich, Greenwich, Greater London, SE10 8XJ, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TQ 38930 77324

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    Type of Memorial
    Sculptured / Cast figure
    WMR Reference Number
    46497
    Description
    LARGE FOUR STEPPED SQUARE BASE SURMOUNTED BY SQUARE PLINTH, TAPERED PEDESTAL AND FIGURE OF JAMES WOLFE. INSCRIPTION ON THE FRONT AND REAR FACE OF THE PEDESTAL.
    Inscription
    FRONT FACE: JAMES WOLFE/ 1727-1759/ VICTOR OF/ QUEBEC REAR FACE: THIS MONUMENT/ THE GIFT OF/ THE/ CANADIAN PEOPLE/ WAS UNVEILED ON/ THE FIFTH OF JUNE 1930/ BY/ LE MARQUIS OF DE MONTCALM
    War
    Seven Years' War (1756-1763)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    year died,age of death,additional
    Maker(s)
    • DR ROBERT TAIT MCKENZIE, Sculptor

    • A S G BUTLER, Architect

    Maintenance History
    DATE UNKNOWN: HEAVY PITTING ON REAR OF PEDESTAL ALLEDGED TO BE FROM CANNON SHELLS FROM A GERMAN FIGHTER

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    5th June 1930

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Components

    Pedestal

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Figure

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    Memorial

    Height: C 6000MM

    Width: C 2000MM

    Depth: C 2000MM


    Made from: Unknown


    Condition: Good


  • TAIT MCKENZIE: A SCULPTOR OF YOUTH by HUSSEY, CHRISTOPHER 77-80 Source: Image Library Published:COUNTRY LIFE LTD 1929 LONDON
  • Illustrated London News 7 June 1930 p. 1044;14 June 1930 p.1081