The Lead Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius at Wilton House.
The Triumphal entrance arch and flanking lodges at Wilton House were was originally constructed as an eyecatcher on a hill south of the house c. 1758-62 by Sir William Chambers south of Wilton House, and moved to its present position in 1801 by James Wyatt who also added the two lodges.
The triumphal arch was built to carry the equestrian
lead statue of Marcus Aurelius and the 18th century Italian wrought-iron gates were
bought in 1855 by Sidney Herbert.
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The Drawing of the Statue in 1722 by William Stukely
image courtesy Bodleian Library.
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Carey Creed, 1731.
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