NHER 47962 (Building record) - Statue of Lord Nelson, The Close

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A life-size stone staue of Lord Nelson, put up in 1847. He is depicted in Admiral's uniform and has a cannon resting at his feet. It is listed Grade II.

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Map sheet TG20NW
Civil Parish NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK

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Statue of Lord Nelson, The Close.

1972. Listed Grade II.
Listing Description Excerpt:
"Statue of 1847. Sculptor Thomas Milnes. Stone life-size statue in Admiral's uniform. Right forearm missing. Cannon resting at his feet. Octagonal granite plinth with 'Nelson' inscribed. Octagonal pedestal."
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 14 December 2017. Amended by P. Beers (HES), 19 February 2020.

2000.
Statue refurbished.
See newspaper articles (S2) for further details.
P. Watkins (HES), 14 December 2017.

  • --- Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 2000. [Articles on the refurbishment of the statue of Nelson in the Cathedral Close].
  • <S1> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1051332.

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Record last edited

Feb 19 2020 8:40PM

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