Alnwick in Northumberland, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Sir Henry Percy ‘Harry Hotspur’

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018

1. Sir Henry Percy ‘Harry Hotspur’ Marker

Inscription. Sir Henry Percy 'Harry Hotspur' c1364 – 1403
“...and by his light did all the chivalry of England move to do brave acts.”
William Shakespeare - Henry IV, Part II
This statue was commissioned by Alnwick Community Development Trust
and produced by the Northumberland Sculptor, Keith Maddison
to commemorate the
700th anniversary of the Percy family in Anwick
and to honour its most illustrious warrior.
Unveiled by His Grace. The Duke of Northumberland,
700th anniversary of the Percy family in Alnwick
on 20th August 2010.
Sponsored by
His Grace, The Duke of Northumberland
Alnwick Community Development Trust
Alnwick District Council
Alnwick Town Council
Gentoo Ventures Ltd.
Northumberland County Council
Northumberland Estates Ltd.

Erected 2010.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is August 20, 2010.

Location. 55° 24.876′ N, 1° 42.534′ W. Marker is in Alnwick, England, in Northumberland. Marker is at the intersection of Pottergate and Narrowgate, on the right when traveling east on Pottergate. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alnwick, England NE66 1JG, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 kilometers

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of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sir Henry Percy Hotspur (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Alnwick Quarters (about 150 meters away); Bosnian Army Gun (about 210 meters away); Robertson’s Pant (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Alnwick War Memorial (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Shilbottle War Memorial (approx. 4.9 kilometers away); The Chapel (approx. 9.8 kilometers away); The Great Hall (approx. 9.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alnwick.

Also see . . . Henry Percy (Hotspur) on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 8, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

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Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018

2. Sir Henry Percy ‘Harry Hotspur’

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018

3. Sir Henry Percy ‘Harry Hotspur’ Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 242 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 8, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.