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Henry III of England, Salisbury Cathedral
Henry III of England (r. 1216-1272) became king at the age of 9, following the death of his father, King John, in 1216. His reign was dominated by feuds with his barons, attempting to restrict royal authority, as they had done with his father when he signed the Magna Carta in 1215.
The statue of Henry III is located on the outer walls of Salisbury Cathedral, which was built during his reign. The king was a great benefactor to the cathedral and attended its consecration in 1258. The figure is one of 79 statues on the cathedral’s West Front, which primarily consists of apostles and saints but also includes kings known for their piety, such as Edward the Martyr and Henry VI, in addition to Henry III. The statue was designed by sculptor James Redfern in 1869; it depicts Henry III crowned and cloaked, holding a sceptre in his right hand while his left hand has fallen off.
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