Plaque

Monmouth House

Erection date: 2009

Inscription

A.D. MMIX
This building stands on the site of the former coach-house of Monmouth House, constructed in 1681/2 for James, Duke of Monmouth, eldest illegitimate son of King Charles II, who was executed three years later following an abortive rebellion.

Site: Monmouth House (1 memorial)

W1, Bateman's Buldings, 9-11

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Monmouth House

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Monmouth House

The Duke of Monmouth obtained a site on the south side of Soho Square (then c...

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Monmouth Rebellion

The Monmouth Rebellion, also known as the Pitchfork Rebellion, the Revolt of ...

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Duke of Monmouth

Born James Scott (or Crofts or Fitzroy) at Rotterdam. Illegitimate son of Kin...

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