Forts · North West England
Monument in the form of an obelisk
In or near Whittington.
Monument in the form of an obelisk — a martello broad in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Phil and Juliette Platt — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wennington · 8.9 km
About
Monument in the form of an obelisk is a martello broad located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
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Place summary
The Monument in the form of an obelisk is a fort located in North-West England. This structure serves as a notable landmark in the region, characterised by its distinctive obelisk shape. Its historical significance is reflected in its architectural style and prominence within the local landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2037, -2.5981
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Kirkby Lonsdale
- Postcode
- LA6 2AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Nearest railway station
- Wennington — 8.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q62071659 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument in the form of an obelisk?
- Monument in the form of an obelisk is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6 2AX), in the parish of Kirkby Lonsdale.
- What is Monument in the form of an obelisk?
- Monument in the form of an obelisk — a martello broad in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monument in the form of an obelisk?
- The nearest railway station is Wennington, about 8.9 km away. The nearest town is Whittington. Drivers can use postcode LA6 2AX.
- How do I get to Monument in the form of an obelisk?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6 2AX. It sits within the Morecambe and Lunesdale parliamentary constituency.