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nearby from: Equestrian statue of Charles I, Charing Cross

Equestrian statue of Charles I, Charing Cross sits nearby from this property. The equestrian statue of Charles I at Charing Cross, London, England, is a work by the French sculptor Hubert Le Sueur, probably cast in 1633 during Charles’ lifetime. It is the oldest bronze statue in London and is considered the central point of the city. Charing Cross is used to define the centre of London and a plaque by the statue indicates that road signage distances to London are measured from this point.