Britannia - Britannic House, Moorgate, London, UK
N 51° 31.090 W 000° 05.287
30U E 702021 N 5711469
This statue of Britannia is mounted on the south west corner of Britannic House in Moorgate, London. The statue is at second floor level so you need to look up.
Waymark Code: WMDG1C
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/11/2012
Views: 2
The statue, carved by Francis Derwent Wood RA in 1924, stands 2.5m tall and is carved from Portland stone. The statue shows Britannia facing south with a helmet on her head. She is wearing a diaphanous robe. On her right arm she has a shield that looks to have the Union flag, or part of it, carved upon it. In the crook of her left arm she is supporting a trident with its three prongs pointing to the sky and the other end resting on the ground. The trident is possibly made from copper. Her bare, right foot, is resting on a spherical object
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Britannia
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Francis Derwent Wood
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1924
Materials used: Portland stone for the statue and copper for the trident.
Location: Sculpture is visible from the street.
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