Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Nell Gwynns Monument In Park Wood
Nell Gwynns Monument In Park Wood — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Nell Gwynns Monument In Park Wood is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1078002). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details TRING ODDY HILL SP 91 SW (West side) 4/94 Nell Gwynn's Monument 21.9.51 in Park Wood (Formerly listed as Nell Gwynn's Monument) GV II Obelisk. Early C18, for William Gore probably by James Gibbs as part of landscaped setting of Tring Park. Limestone ashlar on red brick core. Tall stone obelisk about 50ft high at roundepoint in wood on hillside overlooking Tring Park. High square pedestal with moulded cap and base. Tall tapering obelisk on boldly moulded base (2 tori with scotia between). Concave point with ball finial pierced by spike. No inscription. View NE along alley to Temple or Summer House (q.v.). James Gibbs designed some ornamental buildings for William Gore (d.1739) Soane MS (Colvin(1978)343). Listing NGR: SP9323310699 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 355730 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Nell Gwynns Monument is a Grade II listed memorial located in Park Wood, West Midlands. It commemorates Nell Gwyn, a notable figure in British history. The monument reflects the area's historical significance and contributes to the cultural landscape of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7872, -0.6497
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Dacorum
- Parish
- Wigginton
- Postcode
- HP23 6EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harpenden and Berkhamsted
Sources
- wikidata: Q26346502 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nell Gwynns Monument In Park Wood?
- Nell Gwynns Monument In Park Wood is in Hertfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP23 6EE), in the parish of Wigginton.
- Is Nell Gwynns Monument In Park Wood a listed building?
- Nell Gwynns Monument In Park Wood is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Nell Gwynns Monument In Park Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Nell Gwynns Monument In Park Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Nell Gwynns Monument In Park Wood?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HP23 6EE. It sits within the Harpenden and Berkhamsted parliamentary constituency.