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Latitude: 51.5637 / 51°33'49"N
Longitude: -0.0774 / 0°4'38"W
OS Eastings: 533358
OS Northings: 186726
OS Grid: TQ333867
Mapcode National: GBR HC.359
Mapcode Global: VHGQM.LYXP
Plus Code: 9C3XHW7F+F2
Entry Name: Monument to Isaac Watts in Abney Park Cemetery
Listing Date: 4 February 1975
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1235434
English Heritage Legacy ID: 426144
ID on this website: 101235434
Location: Abney Park Cemetery, Stoke Newington, Hackney, London, N16
County: London
District: Hackney
Electoral Ward/Division: Stoke Newington
Parish: Non Civil Parish
Built-Up Area: Hackney
Traditional County: Middlesex
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Greater London
Church of England Parish: St Mary Stoke Newington
Church of England Diocese: London
Tagged with: Statue
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STOKE NEWINGTON HIGH STREET, N16 (west side)
Monument to Isaac Watts in Abney Park Cemetery
II
1845, by Edward H Bailey RA. Heroic size figure in academic robes, carrying a book, stands on classical plinth above tall, battered base. Cast iron fence around. Eulogy by Dr Johnson inscribed on base; also legend telling that statue was erected by public subscription, 1845. The famous preacher's life dates 1674-1748 also inscribed.
Listing NGR: TQ3335886726
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