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Pocahontas statue 'relisted' to mark 400 years since death Pocahontas statue 'relisted' to mark 400 years since death
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A statue of Pocahontas has had its protected status "relisted" to mark 400 years since her death in England.A statue of Pocahontas has had its protected status "relisted" to mark 400 years since her death in England.
The life-size bronze effigy of the Native American stands in Gravesend, Kent, where she died on her journey home to Virginia in 1617.The life-size bronze effigy of the Native American stands in Gravesend, Kent, where she died on her journey home to Virginia in 1617.
Historic England has renewed its Grade II listed status and updated details of her life and role in Transatlantic history in its heritage list.Historic England has renewed its Grade II listed status and updated details of her life and role in Transatlantic history in its heritage list.
A new Grade II listed status has also been given to a monument in London.A new Grade II listed status has also been given to a monument in London.
The Virginia Quay First Settlers Monument, across the River Thames from the O2 arena in Blackwall, remembers the men, women and children who left the quayside for North America in December 1606.The Virginia Quay First Settlers Monument, across the River Thames from the O2 arena in Blackwall, remembers the men, women and children who left the quayside for North America in December 1606.
The adventurers founded Jamestown, the first English colony in Virginia, in April 1607, which was captained by John Smith.The adventurers founded Jamestown, the first English colony in Virginia, in April 1607, which was captained by John Smith.
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The statue of Pocahontas is a copy of a sculpture in Jamestown, Virginia, that was donated to the UK in 1958 by the state's then governor.The statue of Pocahontas is a copy of a sculpture in Jamestown, Virginia, that was donated to the UK in 1958 by the state's then governor.
It was first listed in 1975.It was first listed in 1975.
Debbie Mays, head of listing at Historic England, said: "Pocahontas is remembered for her forging of ties between two very different cultures.Debbie Mays, head of listing at Historic England, said: "Pocahontas is remembered for her forging of ties between two very different cultures.
"These monuments are physical reminders of her story, those of the English setting sail to the New World, and our shared colonial past and we are pleased to mark their importance on the National Heritage List for England.""These monuments are physical reminders of her story, those of the English setting sail to the New World, and our shared colonial past and we are pleased to mark their importance on the National Heritage List for England."