Obelisk, Birdwell
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Obelisk, Birdwell
Image: © Stephen Richards Taken: 15 Jun 2012
Built in 1775 by the second Earl of Strafford, presumably as an outpost to his seat, Wentworth Castle, three miles away. Another way of reminding himself how much land he owned. Grade II listed.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.501504
Longitude
-1.479849