The Obelisk, Camberley
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The Obelisk, Camberley
Image: © Len Williams Taken: 26 Mar 2012
The brick tower known as The Obelisk is a Folly located East of Camberley. Only about 9.4 metres (30 feet) now remain, but it is estimated that it originally stood about 30.5 metres (100 feet) high. A wooden staircase inside allowed access to the top, and the building was probably divided into several storeys. The brickwork is about 1.5 metres (almost 5 feet) thick in parts. The structure occupies rising ground close to the A30, once the main turnpike road from London to Exeter. It was built in around 1765-70 by John Norris of Hawley Place, about 2 miles away to the west. The surrounding area was then open heathland, and on a clear day it was possible to see for many miles. Camberley itself did not then exist, and the Obelisk was a notable landmark, as early maps show.For a view of the Obelisk from Camberley refer to picture Image
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Image Location
Latitude
51.34013
Longitude
-0.73933