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Bronze statue of Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria, atop tiered plinth and dated 1871. Figure of Albert is robed and dressed in medieval/Tudor style, holding book in left hand, right hand free, and standing on thin bronze octagonal-plan base. Base inscribed 'J.H. Foley. R.A. London. 1871.' Octagonal-plan stepped plinth of Portland stone, upper stage having moulded cornice and frieze with bronze Tudor roses; next stage having stepped coping and moulded base over further stage having four octagonal projections to alternate faces, with carved cornices and bases and supporting bronze statues of youths, representing Art, Industry, Agriculture and Science; lowest stage of monument comprises two cut stone steps. Bronze crown and motto to east and west faces of monument, to tier that supports four figures.
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