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The Wellington Arch (formerly listed under GV Constitution Hill) comprises a single archway flanked by coupled fluted Corinthian columns and pilasters, with a heavy cornice. Sculptured plaques are surmounted by a bronze group of winged Victory in a chariot drawn by four horses, which was designed by Adrian Jones and placed in this position in 1912. An elaborately decorated chariot, pulled by four rearing horses, is driven by a boy wearing a loincloth. Within the chariot are cannons, flags and other symbols of war. A winged figure of Peace is represented in the act of descending on to it, holding out a laurel wreath in one hand and an olive branch in the other. The sculptor referred to her alighting on the chariot of war, as ‘changing the nature of the equipage and so causing the charioteer to rein in his horses’.
Title
Wellington Arch and Quadriga
Date
1825–1912
Medium
bronze, mild steel & Portland stone
Measurements
H 960 x W 1080 x D (?) cm
Accession number
W1J_TJ_S003
Acquisition method
purchased by public subscription & private donation
Work type
Monument
Custodian
English Heritage
Work status
extant
Listing status
Grade I (England and Wales)
Unveiling date
2nd April 1912
Listing date
09/01/70
Access
at all times
Signature/marks description
ADRIAN JONES SCULPT
Inscription description
THE QUADRIGA SURMOUNTING THIS ARCH WAS / PRESENTED TO THE NATION AS A MARK OF / DEEPEST LOYALTY AND RESPECT TO HIS LATE / REVERED MAJESTY EDWARD VII BY HERBERT / FIRST BARON MICHALHAM OF HELLINGLY KCVO MCMXII