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Title
William Cavendish (1808–1891), 7th Duke of Devonshire
Date
1901
Medium
bronze & stone
Measurements
H 150 x W 170 x D 200 cm;
Plinth: H 250 x W 250 x D 300 cm
Accession number
BN21_LS_S002
Acquisition method
purchased by public subscription
Work type
Statue
Owner
Eastbourne Borough Council
Custodian
Eastbourne Borough Council
Work status
extant
Listing status
Grade II (England and Wales)
Unveiling date
17th August 1901
Listing date
17/05/71
Access
at all times
Signature/marks description
to rear of bronze base, towards right: E. GRUET JNE FONDEUR PARIS
Inscription description
on base, facing away from sea: ERECTED BY THE VOLUNTARY SUB / SCRIPTIONS OF INHABITANTS OF / EASTBOURNE IN COMMEMORATION / OF HIS GENEROUS INTERESTS IN ITS / WELFARE AND PROGRESS MD CCCCI / J A SKINNER J P CHAIRMAN; on base, facing sea: WILLIAM / SEVENTH DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE / K.G. P.C D.C.L. F.R.S. / CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF / CAMBRIDGE LORD LIEUTENANT OF / THE COUNTY OF DERBY BORN 27 / APRIL 1808 DIED 21 DECEMBER 1891