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Ecce Homo

 
 
Ecce Homo Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018
1. Ecce Homo Marker
Inscription.
Ecce Homo
The ststue was carved by Sir Jacob Epstein during 1934 – 5 from a block of Subiaco marble. It was given to Coventry Cathedral at the wish of Lady Epstein and dedicated on 22 March 1969.

Ecce Homo represents Christ before Pilate with his hands bound and a crown of thorns upon his head.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.
 
Location. 52° 24.47′ N, 1° 30.442′ W. Marker is in Coventry, England, in West Midlands. It can be reached from the intersection of Bayley Lane and St Mary Street, on the left when traveling north. Located in the Coventry Cathedral Ruins. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coventry, England CV1 5RJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in England’s Midlands. Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The South Porch – Nave & Chancel – Apse (here, next to this marker); Coventry Cathedral (here, next to this marker); Royal Warwickshire Regiment Memorial (a few steps from this marker); St Mary’s Hall (a few steps from this marker); The Guild Chapels (within shouting distance of this marker); Cathedral Church of St Michael (within shouting distance of this marker); Sanctuary
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(within shouting distance of this marker); Reconciliation (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coventry.
 
Also see . . .
1. Coventry Cathedral. (Submitted on October 12, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Coventry Cathedral on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 12, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
 
Ecce Homo Statue and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018
2. Ecce Homo Statue and Marker
Ecce Homo Statue and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018
3. Ecce Homo Statue and Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 369 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on October 12, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
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Jun. 11, 2026