Английская Википедия:Equestrian statue of Robert the Bruce, Bannockburn
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Infobox artwork The equestrian statue of Robert the Bruce at the Bannockburn Visitor Centre, Bannockburn, Stirling, is a 1964 work by Pilkington Jackson.
Description
The bronze sculpture depicts Robert the Bruce wielding an axe and on a war horse.[1] The statue stands on a plinth that bears the inscription "ROBERT THE BRUCE KING OF SCOTS 1306–1329". It is located near the site of the Battle of Bannockburn. The statue is a A listed building.[2]
History
Шаблон:Multiple image The statue was commissioned by the Earl of Elgin in 1964 to commemorate the 650th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn.[3] It was sculpted by Pilkington Jackson using the measurements of Bruce's skull, re-discovered at Dunfermline Abbey in 1818,[1] and cast in Cheltenham by H.H. Martyn & Co.[4] The statue was unveiled by the Queen.[5]
In 1966, a replica of the statue was placed outside the Alberta University of the Arts in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.[6][7] The statue was funded by Canadian lawyer Eric Harvie.[8][9]
From 2009 to 2020, the statue featured on the Clydesdale Bank £20 note.[10]
In 2013, the statue was restored in preparation for the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn in 2014.[1] The statue which was cast in bronze was slowly turning green.[11] Culture secretary Fiona Hyslop said "The Robert the Bruce statue is an iconic part of the Bannockburn site, and a poignant reminder of the battle".[1]
On 11 June 2020, following the actions against memorials in Great Britain during the George Floyd protests, the statue was defaced with graffiti.[12][13] The Scottish king was branded as a racist, despite not being involved in the slave trade.[14] Stirling MP Alyn Smith said “I’ve been vocal in my support of #BlackLivesMatter and hope such counterproductive stupidity is an isolated incident.”[15]
See also
References
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