In 2002, Gloucester Civic Trust erected a bronze statue of Emperor Nerva, who is acknowledged as the founder of the city of Gloucester [known as Glevum in Roman Britain] in around AD 97. The equestrian statue was sculpted by the world-renowned Anthony Stones and cast at Pangolin's foundry in Chalford.
A stainless steel time capsule was incorporated within the statue's hollow plinth, filled with items relating to the foundation of Roman Gloucester and to life in the present day city. It is hoped that it will remain undisturbed for future generations to find.
The statue stands in Southgate Street, near the entrance to the Eastgate Shopping Centre.
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