Military Rank:

Colonel

First Name:

Henry

Last Name:

Washington

Memorial Type:

Memorial - Plaque

Does the monument still exist?

Yes

Installation Date:

1931

Inscription:

FROM NEAR THIS PLACE
ON JULY 26TH 1643
COLONEL HENRY WASHINGTON
ATTACKED THE PARLIAMENTARY DEFENCES BETWEEN ROYAL FOR AND BRANDON HILL.

WITH A SMALL FORCE HE EFFECTED
"WASHINGTON'S BREACH"
(AT THE PRESENT JUNCTION OF PARK ROW AND PARK STREET)
THROUGH WHICH ROYALIST TROOPS ENTERED
BRISTOL AND COMPELLED ITS CAPITULATION.

HE WAS THE GRANDSON OF LAWRENCE WASHINGTON
OF SULGRAVE AND A COLLATERAL ANCESTOR OF
GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799)
FIRST PRESIDENT OF
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

ERECTED IN 1931 BY THE BRISTOL BRANCH OF THE GEORGRAPHICAL
ASSOCIATION

Allegiance:

Neutral

Condition:

Very Good

Condition Description:

Plaque clearly legible, no visible damage.

Memorial Notes:

The fortifications at Royal Fort and Brandon Hill are within easy walking distance.