Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Henry Bell Obelisk
In or near Rhu.
Henry Bell Obelisk — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Gerald England — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Helensburgh Central · 0.4 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Henry Bell Obelisk is a memorial located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
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Place summary
The Henry Bell Obelisk is a memorial located in the Scottish Highlands. It commemorates Henry Bell, a notable figure in maritime history. The obelisk stands as a significant landmark in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0034, -4.7378
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- G84 8AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Helensburgh Central — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Summer Hours 10am-4pm (Closed Wednesday)
Sources
- osm: node/4528926293 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Henry Bell Obelisk?
- Henry Bell Obelisk is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G84 8AS).
- What is Henry Bell Obelisk?
- Henry Bell Obelisk — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Henry Bell Obelisk?
- The nearest railway station is Helensburgh Central, about 0.4 km away. The nearest town is Rhu. Drivers can use postcode G84 8AS.
- How do I get to Henry Bell Obelisk?
- The nearest railway station is Helensburgh Central, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G84 8AS.