Thomas Parr Monument

Thomas Parr Monument is a white colonial-era memorial located in central Bengkulu City, Bengkulu Province, Indonesia. Erected in 1808 by the British East India Company, it commemorates Thomas Parr, the British Resident of Bengkulu who was killed in 1807. Situated near Fort Marlborough, the monument features a simple classical design and serves as a notable heritage landmark reflecting Bengkulu's period under British rule from 1685 to 1824.

Visitors can expect a small, fenced white obelisk-style monument set in an open urban area in central Bengkulu. The structure stands on a raised base with commemorative plaques and is surrounded by a low iron fence and paved ground. The site is outdoors and compact, allowing close viewing and photography. Informational signage explains its colonial history. The surroundings are urban with road access, and the monument is often visited briefly as part of a heritage walk including nearby Fort Marlborough.

The monument commemorates Thomas Parr, British Resident of Bengkulu from 1805 to 1807. Parr was known for strict policies and was killed in 1807. The British East India Company erected the monument in 1808 as a memorial. It represents the British colonial administration in Bengkulu (Bencoolen), which lasted from 1685 until the Anglo-Dutch Treaty of 1824 when Bengkulu was exchanged for Malacca.

The monument is a preserved colonial heritage site and part of Bengkulu's British heritage ensemble alongside Fort Marlborough, Hamilton Monument and the British Cemetery. It serves as a tangible reminder of Bengkulu's multicultural colonial history and is recognized as a cultural heritage landmark for education and heritage tourism.