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The pedestal is generously splayed towards the base and rests on steps. Its upper corners are adorned with Grecian acroteria. There are polished benches at the front and to the side of the memorial. The marble for the plinth was to be a gift from the Greek government but its arrival was delayed. A temporary plinth was in place until it was finally replaced on on 22nd April 1882.
Title
George Gordon Byron (1788–1824), 6th Baron Byron
Date
1880
Medium
bronze, Rosso Antico marble & granite
Measurements
H 290 x W 194 x D 194 cm;
Plinth: H 200 x W (?) x D (?) cm
Accession number
W1J_CRH_S168
Acquisition method
purchased by public subscription
Work type
Statue
Owner
Westminster City Council
Custodian
Westminster City Council
Work status
extant
Listing status
Grade II (England and Wales)
Unveiling date
24th May 1880
Listing date
14/01/70
Access
at all times
Signature/marks description
on right side of statue’s base: R. C. BELT
Inscription description
inscription on front of pedestal: BYRON; on back of pedestal: ERECTED / BY / PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION / 1881
