Description

Presented 1735 by Governor Macrae of Madras. Equestrian bronze of William III (as Emperor Constantine) on tall granite plinth. The horse's tail was hung on a ball and socket joint to move in the wind. The sculptor is unknown but a similar equestrian bronze of 1734 now in Hull was the work of Peter Scheemakers.

Statement of Interest

Formerly sited near the Mercat Cross, Trongate.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Equestrian statue of William III at Wikipedia
• Wikidata Q17567391

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