A commemorative monument built during 1838 by Clark of Leeds. The monument was resited c1960. The monument is a massive ashlar Doric column with a square capital, carrying a corniced drum topped with a standing figure. On three sides of the pedestal are inscriptions surrounded by wreaths, reading "Wilberforce", "Negro Slavery Abolished 1 Aug. MCCCXXXIV" and "Erected by voluntary subscription". Wilberforce, a native of Hull, was a leading figure in the campaign for prohibition of slavery. The monument formerly stood in Queen Victoria Square but is now located at the north east end of Queens Gardens, Hull.

Period

Post-Medieval (1540 - 1901)

Period comments

1838|Resited, c1960

The earliest date of the feature, as a year, if known

1838|1950

The latest date of the feature, as a year, if known

1838|1970

Monument Type - Broad

COMMEMORATIVE MONUMENT

Monument Type - Narrow

Monument Description

Evidence Type - Broad

Evidence Type - Narrow

Evidence Description

Object Type - Broad

Object Type - Narrow

Object Description

Other records:

NRHE Number

1456899

NT HBSMR Number

Unknown

HER Event Number

Unknown

External Link

None

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