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Memorials & monuments · South East England

Alfred the Great

ModernFree admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Alfred the Great — Monument, dating to 1899.

Alfred the Great, memorials & monuments in Hampshire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Winchester · 1.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Alfred the Great is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1901. Wikidata describes it as: "Monument, dating to 1899.". Coordinates: 51.0612°, -1.3090°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Statue of Alfred the Great is located in the centre of Winchester, England. It was commissioned in 1899 as part of the celebrations of the millennium since the death of Alfred the Great, the King of the West Saxons and the first King of the Anglo-Saxons and by convention the first English monarch and founder of Kingdom of England. Designed by the Royal Academician Hamo Thornycroft, it was completed in 1901. It is located on The Broadway, a continuation of the High Street which runs through the centre of the city. It is close to the roundabout linking with Eastgate Street and Bridge Street across the River Itchen. Winchester Guildhall is located nearby. The statue has been Grade II listed since 1950.

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Coordinates
51.0612, -1.3090
County
Hampshire
District
Winchester
Parish
Winchester, unparished area
Postcode
SO23 9BE
Parliamentary constituency
Winchester
Established
1901
Nearest railway station
Winchester1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Alfred the Great?
Alfred the Great is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO23 9BE), in the parish of Winchester, unparished area.
When was Alfred the Great built?
Built or established in 1901.
Who owns Alfred the Great?
Alfred the Great is owned by | accession =.
Is Alfred the Great a protected site?
Yes — Alfred the Great is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Alfred the Great free to visit?
Yes, Alfred the Great is free to enter.
How do I get to Alfred the Great?
The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO23 9BE.