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Thursday, February 06, 2025

'Knight of Cnihtengild' by Denys Mitchell

Knight of Cnihtengild by Denys Mitchell

If you were to walk along Devonshire Square, midway between Aldgate and Liverpool Street stations, you will discover this statue of a Knight on horseback.

It is a wonderful piece that, although looking out of place among the office buildings, harks back to a bygone era for the area.

It was commissioned by Standard Life Insurance Company, designed by Denys Mitchell and unveiled in 1990.

Knight of Cnihtengild by Denys Mitchell

The statue

The knight, depicted in armour, sitting atop a neighing horse is made from beaten bronze, with blue glass lenses in the horse's carapace.