Statue of Oliver Cromwell, Bronze statue at Parliament Square, Westminster, United Kingdom
The bronze figure stands on a limestone pedestal displaying Oliver Cromwell holding both a sword and a Bible dated 1641.
Erected in 1899 during a period of political debate, the statue represents the Lord Protector who led England from 1653 to 1658.
The statue generates discussions about British history as Cromwell remains a central figure in the English Civil War and governmental changes.
Located at coordinates 51.4998459°N, 0.1258319°W, the Grade II listed monument stands near the Houses of Parliament entrance.
The statue features a cast bronze lion at the base, with all four corners of the plinth topped by semi-circular foliate capping stones.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1899
Creator: Hamo Thornycroft
GPS coordinates: 51.49985,-0.12583
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:21
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