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Latitude: 51.077 / 51°4'37"N
Longitude: -1.8543 / 1°51'15"W
OS Eastings: 410303
OS Northings: 130862
OS Grid: SU103308
Mapcode National: GBR 3ZV.D03
Mapcode Global: FRA 7608.MFM
Plus Code: 9C3W34GW+Q7
Entry Name: Column of Venus Genetrix
Listing Date: 8 June 1978
Grade: I
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1199991
English Heritage Legacy ID: 319369
ID on this website: 101199991
Location: Wilton, Wiltshire, SP2
County: Wiltshire
Civil Parish: Wilton
Traditional County: Wiltshire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Wiltshire
Church of England Parish: Wilton St Mary and St Nicholas
Church of England Diocese: Salisbury
Tagged with: Column
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5409 WILTON PARK
Column of Venus
Genetrix
SU 13 SW 1/128
I
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Antique (C3 AD).
White Egyptian granite column from the Temple of Venus Genetrix in Rome
bought for the Arundel collection by Evelyn circa 1650 (bought subsequently
by 5th Earl). For long the centrepiece of the forecourt of Wilton House.
Moved to present position by Wyatt in early C19. Corinthian capital and
high white marble base fitted in C17. Topped by good late Renaissance bronze
statue of Venus (also bought by Evelyn). Overall height 32 ft. Set in gravel
square in vista from loggietta (qv).
Listing NGR: SU1030330862
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