Statue of Alfred the Great
King Alfred's Statue
A bronze statue of King Alfred raising his sword at the eastern end of Broadway, commemorating the Wessex king who made Winchester his capital and a symbol of the city.
This bronze statue was created by sculptor Hamo Thornycroft and erected in 1901 to mark the millennium of Alfred's death. Alfred was the 9th-century King of Wessex who defended against Viking invasions, made Winchester his capital, and is regarded as a founder of a unified England. The statue stands about 5 metres tall on a granite base, holding a cross-hilted sword. From here, walking west along the High Street takes you past the Buttercross, the cathedral and the West Gate, making it the starting point for exploring the old city.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Winchester City Mill
- Wolvesey Castle (Old Bishop's Palace)
- Winchester Cathedral
- Winchester College
- Buttercross & High Street
- Westgate Museum
- Winchester Military Museums
- The Great Hall & Round Table