Richard the Lionheart - Houses of Parliament London
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Norfolk12
N 51° 29.946 W 000° 07.542
30U E 699498 N 5709246
A iconic Statue of King Richard I.
Waymark Code: WM9K5P
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/28/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member condor1
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Old Palace Yard, Westminster,
This bronze equestrian statue of Richard the Lionheart [
King Richard I ], brandishing his sword by Carlo Marochetti stands outside the Palace of Westminster in London.

This equestrian statue of Richard the Lionheart was displayed in the Great Exhibition, and a bronze copy was made in 1860 to be displayed in front of the Palace of Westminster, where it has remained ever since.
Identity of Rider: King Richard I

Identity of Horse: not named

Name of artist: Carlo Marochetti

Date of Dedication: 1860

Material: Bronze

Unusual Features: Risen sword?

Position: One Hoof Raised
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