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William Reginald Courtenay (1807–1888), 11th Earl of Devon

Edward Bowring Stephens (1815–1882)

Northernhay Gate, Exeter, Devon

William Reginald Courtenay (1807–1888), 11th Earl of Devon
William Reginald Courtenay (1807–1888), 11th Earl of Devon
William Reginald Courtenay (1807–1888), 11th Earl of Devon
William Reginald Courtenay (1807–1888), 11th Earl of Devon
William Reginald Courtenay (1807–1888), 11th Earl of Devon
William Reginald Courtenay (1807–1888), 11th Earl of Devon
William Reginald Courtenay (1807–1888), 11th Earl of Devon
William Reginald Courtenay (1807–1888), 11th Earl of Devon
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William Courtenay, was a key figure in Exeter and earned the unofficial title of the 'good earl' for his involvement in local charities. As well as being an MP for South Devon, he also became president of the Poor Law Board as well as a peer in the House of Lords. The statue was removed from its original location in Bedford Circus in 2005 when Princesshay was being redeveloped. After being restored, it was moved to its new location at Northernhay Gardens in 2010.
Title

William Reginald Courtenay (1807–1888), 11th Earl of Devon

Date

1880

Medium

bronze & granite

Measurements

H 300 x W (?) x D (?) cm

Accession number

EX4_MH_S086

Acquisition method

commissioned by the Devon Statue Fund

Work type

Statue

Owner

Exeter City Council

Custodian

Exeter City Council

Work status

extant

Access

time restrictions apply

Access note

Park opening hours

Inscription description

WILLIAM REGINALD COURTENAY / (1807-1888) / 11th. Earl of Devon / This statue stood in / Bedford Circus prior to World War II. / The statue was re-erected on this site by / Exeter City Council & Devon County Council / as part of a joint landscaping scheme.

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Located at

Northernhay Gate, Exeter

EX4 4EP

To the left of the main footpath through Northernhay Gardens (Northernhay Place entrance), approximately 5 to 10 metres from City Walls.

Artist or maker

Edward Bowring Stephens

1815–1882

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