The monument to Chatterton was first placed in the corner between the the north porch and the tower of St. Mary's, Redcliffe, Bristol. It was erected in 1838 after years of fund-raising and support. On the centre niche was a scroll which read 'the Poems of Rowlie'. On top stood the figure of Chatteeton, dressed in the Colston's School uniform and holding another scroll inscribed 'Ella; a tragedie'.
On 31 July 1857, the monument was re-erected on unconsecrated ground, further to the east, but still close to the church and facing Chatterton's birthplace and the Pile Street school. The monument remained there until, suffering disrepair, it was taken down in 1967.
