Thomas Parr Monument
Monumen Thomas Parr
A domed monument built by the British in 1808 for the murdered resident Thomas Parr, standing in the center of the old town.
Thomas Parr was the British deputy governor of Bengkulu. He was assassinated in 1807 after unpopular policies, including forced coffee cultivation, sparked resentment. The British then erected this domed memorial pavilion in the Greek temple style. It stands on a traffic island between Fort Marlborough and Chinatown, is lit at night, and is a landmark of the old town. Admission is free. Allow about 10 minutes for photos, and combine it with the fort and Chinatown on a walking tour.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Fort Marlborough
- Kampung Cina Bengkulu
- Tapak Paderi Beach
- English Cemetery (Jitra)
- Hamilton Monument
- Jamik Mosque Bengkulu
- Bung Karno's Exile House
- Fatmawati's House