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The statue was erected to commemorate the coronation of George V in 1911. King Alfred was closely connected with Pewsey. He owned a manor there and also owned much of the land in and around the village in the ninth century. After one of his successful battles against the Danes he returned to Pewsey where his wife was staying. That was on Holy Cross Day, September 14th. He declared that a feast day be held in Pewsey forever and it is said to be the origin of Pewsey Carnival still held during this week each year. The statue was unveiled by the Earl of Radnor.

Title

Alfred the Great (849–899)

Date

1913

Medium

Bath stone

Accession number

SN9_RD_S042

Acquisition method

purchased by public subscription

Work type

Statue

Owner

Pewsey Parish Council

Custodian

Pewsey Parish Council

Work status

extant

Listing status

Grade II (England and Wales)

Unveiling date

25th June 2013

Listing date

30/10/87

Access

at all times

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Market Place/High Street Crossroads, Pewsey

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Artist or maker

Robert Lindsey Clark

1864–1926

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