The Obelisk in Thornhill Park - Stalbridge
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The Obelisk in Thornhill Park - Stalbridge
Image: © Mike Searle Taken: 6 Jul 2008
A short distance north west of Thornhill House on a hilltop set in parkland is an obelisk by the artist Sir James Thornhill. It was erected in 1727 to commemorate the accession of George II and Queen Caroline. Grade II Listed.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.938074
Longitude
-2.373948