Garendon Obelisk
Introduction
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Garendon Obelisk
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust Taken: 16 Apr 2011
Placed where it would have been conspicuous from Garendon Hall, it is now closely beset by woodland, and in a relatively poor state. Built around 1730 and originally covered with stucco, most of this has flaked away leaving the original brickwork exposed. The main pedestal below the balls supporting the main needle has been completely rebuilt using modern breeze block. Listed Grade II, the listing refers to a stone pedestal.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.774032
Longitude
-1.247531