Title:

King

First Name:

Richard

Last Name:

Plantagenet

Memorial Type:

Sculpture

Does the monument still exist?

Yes

Installation Date:

2025

Inscription:

Loyaulte me lie

Allegiance:

Yorkist

Condition:

Very Good

Condition Description:

Newly installed in 2025

Memorial Notes:

One of four sculptures making up the battle of Bosworth sculpture trail. This sculpture represents King Richard III in contemplative prayer the night before the battle of Bosworth.

The other sculptures are, 'The Storm Breaks' (https://www.battlefieldstrust.com/wotrmemorial/memorial.asp?MemorialID=1218 and https://www.battlefieldstrust.com/wotrmemorial/memorial.asp?MemorialID=1219), 'The Healing' (https://www.battlefieldstrust.com/wotrmemorial/memorial.asp?MemorialID=1062), and 'Piecing together the past' (https://www.battlefieldstrust.com/wotrmemorial/memorial.asp?MemorialID=1063). Further details on the trail can be found at https://visitleicester.info/discover-leicester-and-leicestershire/blog/bosworth-1485-trail-a-new-way-to-explore-our-history/