Figure shown leaning on bronze plinth to left, holding scroll in right hand. The now A-listed monument was erected in 1823. Stepped to base with cornice to top of pedestal. BritishListedBuildings.co.uk is an independent online resource and is not associated with any government department. The locality of Melville in Perth, Western Australiais also nam… Robert Melville Statue Edinburgh (5 F) Media in category "Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville" The following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Dundas was nicknamed “the Great Tyrant” and was later impeached for the misappropriation of public money in 1806. Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville, has been branded 'son of slavery' and a … Further plinth over cornice supporting bronze statue. 'Woke' travel guide on Edinburgh's slave trade links says statue of 18th century MP Henry Dundas should be pulled down Travel guide calls for removal of Tory MP Henry Dundas statue from EdinburghDundas delayed abolition of slavery in British colonies for more than a decadeBook looks at debate over renaming buildings and monuments linked to … See how you can help. The Melville Statue is a striking bronze on a high plinth that is a key termination to various axis through the former Walker Estate plan, and an excellent example of the work of a prominent sculptor, Sir John Steel. Melville Bay in Greenland was named in his honour as well. Dundas lived from 1742 to 1811 and h… Why don't you be the first to send us one? Late in life Dundas was frustrated and financially distressed. This allowed the practice to continue for 15 years longer than it otherwise would have done. https://ewh.org.uk › iconic-buildings-and-monuments › the-melville-monument By 1900, however, historians were harsh, denouncing him as the epitome of corruption and oppression who had sold out Scotland to the English. Council leader Adam McVey said it was important to … Statement of Interest. The Melville Statue is a striking bronze on a high plinth that is a key termination to various axis through the former Walker Estate plan, and an excellent example of the work of a prominent sculptor, Sir John Steel. Robert, the son of Henry, was vandalised with graffiti saying “Son of slaver and Colonialist Profiteer”. Classification Statue (Period Unassigned) Canmore ID 237962. The statue of Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville, stands atop a 150ft column known as the Melville Monument in Edinburgh (Jane Barlow/PA) Dundas put forward an amendment to a Bill that would abolish slavery in 1792, opting for a more gradual approach. He said the Commission for Diversity in the Public Realm will examine murals, street art, street names, statues and other memorials, and consider which legacies should be celebrated before making recommendations. We don't have any photos of this building yet. “I’m pleased to say that we’ve come to a form of words on a plaque at the statue of Henry Dundas – and this will be published tomorrow.”. 1984) [3] The heir apparent is the present holder's son Hon. Figure shown leaning on bronze plinth holding a scroll in his right hand. To reassure local residents, the lighthouse engineer Robert Stevenson was brought in to advise the project. Max David Henry Dundas (b. During this time an estimated 630,000 people were transported to Britain as slaves. Many of the houses in the New Town were owned by people with investments in the slave trade system. Robert, the son of Henry, was vandalised with graffiti saying “Son of slaver and Colonialist Profiteer”. Yet despite this record, the Melville Monument on which he stands atop, located in St Andrew Square in Edinburgh, simply states that he was “a dominant figure in politics for over four decades” and that “besides being treasurer to the Navy, he … The statue on a tall column in Edinburgh's St Andrew Square was funded by voluntary subscription. All government data published here The statue of Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville, was also vandalised. Mr McVey told BBC Radio Scotland’s Good Morning Scotland programme: “I would have absolutely no sense of loss if the Dundas statue was removed and replaced with something else or left as a plinth. Edinburgh - Edinburgh, Melville Street, 2nd Viscount Robert Melville Statue - 20140426183559.jpg 2,112 × 2,816; 1.49 MB 2nd Viscount Robert Melville Statue Edinburgh Scotland (Q17570757).jpg 5,955 × … The Melville Monument towers 150 feet above St Andrew Square, and the Category A listed column has a statue of Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville on top of it. planning permission related to listed buildings or the listing process itself. However at his death the immediate reaction was one of widespread praise from most quarters (apart from the whigs in Scotland). He was praised for his military policies, for giving Scotland a cohesive government and for making it a majo… He drank heavily. Pedestrian bronze statue of Robert Viscount Melville to centre of Melville Crescent. Graffiti was also scrawled on the monument to Sir Winston Churchill in Parliament Square, London. BLM graffiti sprayed on second Edinburgh statue The statue of Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville, sits on a square pillar on top of two large stone steps … “We also need to address and talk openly about those moments in Scottish history where people have been killed, enslaved or discriminated against simply because of their race. Entry Name: 2Nd Viscount Robert Melville Statue, Melville Street, Edinburgh, Listing Name: Melville Crescent, 2nd Viscount Melville Monument, Historic Scotland Designation Reference: LB27866. Please do not contact BritishListedBuildings.co.uk for any queries related to any individual listed building, Large sandstone ashlar plinth. Graffiti covers a statue of Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville, on Melville Street in Edinburgh (Image: ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images) The documentary includes details of the campaign by Heriot-Watt professor Sir Geoff Palmer to have the wording on the plaque changed to include details of the role Dundas played in delaying abolition. Pedestrian bronze statue of Robert Viscount Melville to centre of Melville Street. A police car passes graffiti on a statue of Robert Viscount Melville in Edinburgh following a raft of Black Lives Matter protests took place across the UK over the weekend. Bronze inscription to plinth: Robert Viscount Melville, Born 14th March 1771 Died 10th June 1851. On Tuesday, London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced the city’s landmarks will be reviewed to ensure they reflect the capital’s diversity. Robert Saunders Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville.jpg 758 × 944; 99 KB. Bronze inscription to plinth: Robert Viscount Melville, Born 14th March 1771 Died 10th June 1851. Large sandstone ashlar plinth. 1804), was one of the foremost sculptors of his day, producing numerous works in Edinburgh, the most prominent of which is the statue of Sir Walter Scott for the Scott Monument on Princes Street (see separate listing), and an equestrian statue of Wellington in Glasgow (see separate listing). The protests were sparked... Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images A 150ft column with a statue of the politician – known as the Melville Monument – stands in St Andrew Square and was vandalised during the Black Lives Matter protest in the city on Sunday. This allowed the practice to continue for 15 years longer than it otherwise would have done. Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville My usual complaint about statues in Edinburgh is that we honour more animals than we do women. This seems rather trivial when you realise that we continue to keep on plinths sculptures of men who sold other human beings to add to their substantial fortunes. A plaque will be installed at a monument in Edinburgh dedicated to a politician who delayed the abolition of slavery, after wording was agreed by the local authority. The Melville Monument was targeted during Black Lives Matter protests in the city at the weekend. This is just one part of Edinburgh’s history and one small change we can … He added: “It will be finalised and installed at the foot of the Melville Monument as soon as possible. John Steele, 1857. The statue of Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville, stands atop a 150ft column known as the Melville Monument in Edinburgh (Jane Barlow/PA) Dundas … A 150ft column with a statue of the politician – known as the Melville Monument – stands in St Andrew Square and was vandalised during the Black Lives Matter protest in the city on Sunday. Mr McVey’s comments came after campaigners pulled down the statue of slave trader Edward Colston in Bristol. His name is perpetuated by that of Melville Sound and Melville Island, Canada because of his interest in Arctic exploration. Robert, the son of Henry, was vandalised with graffiti saying “Son of slaver and Colonialist Profiteer”. Bronze inscription to plinth: Robert Viscount Melville, Born 14th March 1771 Died 10th June 1851. In 1844 after sculpting a figure of Queen Victoria he was appointed sculptor to her Majesty in Scotland, and was later knighted in 1876 after the unveiling of an equestrian statue of Prince Albert in Charlotte Sqaure. “I think it’s important to tell our story as a city, I think it’s important that that’s reflective, that’s representative of what actually happened – not what we might have wanted to happen – and I think we take that conversation from there.”, The bronze memorial to Edward Colston situated in Bristol city centre since 1895, was torn down after crowds left College Green as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration pic.twitter.com/tXji2u20a5. Get the Edinburgh stories that matter to you sent straight to … British Listed Buildings is a Good Stuff website. An Edinburgh statue has been targeted with anti-slavery graffiti. The statue of Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville, was also vandalised. Dundas put forward an amendment to a Bill that would abolish slavery in 1792, opting for a more gradual approach. He said: “We have a lot to celebrate about the contribution black and ethnic minority Edinburghers have made and are making to our city’s progress and success, and that should be clear. Robert David Ross Dundas, 9th Viscount Melville (1937–2011) Robert Henry Kirkpatrick Dundas, 10th Viscount Melville (b. Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville, worked to frustrate efforts to end the trade by using his influence as home secretary, setting the move back 15 years. Graffiti that reads "Son of slaver and Colonialist Profiteer" has appeared on the statue of Robert Dundas 2nd Viscount Melville, son of Henry Dundas 1st Viscount Melville, in Melville Street, Edinburgh. The OS survey of 1852 shows an alternate design for the square with a circular garden to the centre. PA 4, 5 and 6 Melville Crescent, 43 Melville Street and 19 Walker Street, 2Nd Viscount Robert Melville Statue, Melville Street, Edinburgh. Sir John Steel (b. Exploring Edinburgh … Council leader Adam McVey held a meeting of partners – including the site’s owners – and wording for the plaque was agreed, which will be published on Wednesday. It forms an especially strong link with the Gladstone Memorial in Coates Crescent with which it forms a visual axis down Walker Street. Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville, Edinburgh Picture: Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville - Check out Tripadvisor members' 50,010 candid photos and videos of Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville 2018) [4] The monument to 1st Viscount Melville stands at nearly 40 feet tall. Sorry, we are not accepting comments on this article. “This is just one part of Edinburgh’s history and one small change we can make. The statue of Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville, stands atop a 150ft column known as the Melville Monument in Edinburgh (Jane Barlow/PA) This allowed the practice to continue for 15 years longer than it otherwise would have done. (List description revised 2009 as part of re-survey.). Flickr photos, groups, and tags related to the "viscountmelville" Flickr tag. is used under licence. Melville2.JPG 400 × 685; 33 KB. A statue of Robert Milligan, an 18th century Scottish merchant who owned 526 slaves at his Jamaican sugar plantation, stands outside the Museum … The statue of Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville, was also vandalised. Site Number NT27SW 3995. A 'woke' travel guide on Edinburgh's links with the slave trade calls for the removal of the statue of 18th-century MP Henry Dundas. Melville Island in the Northern Territory of Australia was also named for him, by explorer Phillip Parker King. He also gives his name to Melville Street in the New Town area of Edinburgh, Scotland, and a large statue of him by Sir John Steell stands in the central square of this street. John Steell, 1857. Site Name Edinburgh, Melville Street, 2nd Viscount Robert Melville Statue. By the late 20th century his reputation had been restored. This site is entirely user-supported. , holding scroll in his right hand by that of Melville Crescent pedestrian statue. 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