George Brinley Morgan Memorial, (sculpture).

George Brinley Morgan Memorial, (sculpture).

Vaughan, Henry, 1846-1917, sculptor.

George Brinley Morgan Memorial, (sculpture).

Dedicated Nov. 14, 1909.

Indiana limestone.

Approx. 17 ft. x 8 ft. 8 in. x 8 ft. 8 in.

(Front, southeast face of pedestal:) To the dear memory of/George Brinley Morgan/Priest/who became rector of/Christ Church/January 18, A.D. 1887,/and whose earthly ministry/was brought to a close/near this spot/November 14, A.D. 1908. unsigned

Atop a pillar is a highly decorated platform on which are four shallow niches containing scenes. The southeast niche depicts Christ crucified, flanked by St. Mary and St. John. The northeast niche depicts William of Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester. The northwest niche depicts God the Father seated in a scene of the Holy Trinity -- his hands grasp a cross on which hangs his Son. The southwest niche depicts St. George and the Dragon. The top of the Gothic niches is adorned with elaborate pinnacles under a cross finial. Below the pillar platform, protruding from the corners at 45-degree angles are four faces, three female, one male (possibly from the Medieval period).

Homage -- Morgan, George Brinley

Occupation -- Religion -- Clergy

Religion -- New Testament -- Crucifixion

Religion -- Saint -- St. John

Religion -- Saint -- St. George

Fantasy -- Dragon

Outdoor Sculpture -- Connecticut -- New Haven

Christ Church Episcopal, 84 Broadway, Southeast yard, New Haven, Connecticut 06511

This cross was designed by the architect of Christ Church Episcopal, Henry Vaughan. IAS files contain a copy of a letter from Reverend Jerald G. Miner, Rector of Christ Church Episcopal, giving information about Reverend Morgan and the monument. Morgan was the church's fourth rector and the location of the monument is fitting because of its proximity to the scene of the motor car accident resulting in Morgan's death.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Connecticut survey, 1993.

Office of Cultural Affairs, City of New Haven, 2007.

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