George III's Stately Roman Equestrian Statue: The Copper Horse at the Eastern

George III's Stately Roman Equestrian Statue: The Copper Horse at the Eastern

A larger-than-life-sized statue of George III, with a striking resemblance to a Roman emperor, is found at a grand location at the eastern end of the Long Walk in Windsor Great Park.

The Copper Horse statue, commissioned by George IV, was erected in 1831. Created by Richard Westmacott, it stands on a stone plinth at Snow Hill in Windsor Great Park, on the eastern end of the Long Walk. Extended by Charles II, the Long Walk was not created by him. The statue's high stone base is oriented east-west and bears the inscription Georgio Tertio Optimo Georgius Rex. Cast from bronze using metal from old cannons, The statue was installed on 31 October 1831.

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Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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