Drake's Statue

The bronze staute of Sir Francis Drake, Tavistock's most famous son, stands 10 foot high and is the work of Austrian born sculptor Joseph Boehm. It was unveiled in September 1883 outside Fitzford Church. There are 3 bas-reliefs decorating the 2 foot high pedestal. They depict the legendary game of bowls on Plymouth Hoe, the knighting by Elizabeth 1 and the burial at sea. This statue has also been copied and stands on Plymouth Hoe.