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A square block-built plinth on a single step base. A bronze statue of the George Abbot in full robes holding an open book in his right hand, with his left in an open hand gesture by his side.

Title

George Abbot (1562–1633)

Medium

bronze & stone

Measurements

H 200 x W (?) x D (?) cm (E);
Plinth: H 150 x W 100 x D 100 cm (E)

Accession number

GU1_JC_S008

Work type

Statue

Owner

Guildford Borough Council

Custodian

Guildford Borough Council

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

3rd April 1993

Access

at all times

Signature/marks description

stamped rear of plinth: FAITH WINTERS scuplt

Inscription description

front: GEORGE ABBOT / 1562-1633 / A GUILDFORDIAN AND / ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY; rear: THIS STATUE OF GEORGE ABBOT WAS UNVEILED BY THE RIGHT REV. LORD RUNCIE ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY (1980-91) ON 3 APRIL 1993

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