Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
The Obelisk
The Obelisk — Monument, dating to 1764.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Boughton · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Obelisk is a public memorial in the West Midlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Northampton North parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Boughton, about 1.7 km away. Postcode area NN2.
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Place summary
The Obelisk is a memorial located in Kingsthorpe, within the West Midlands. It serves as a notable landmark in the area. Further details regarding its historical significance or architectural style are not provided.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2799, -0.8969
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Kingsthorpe
- Postcode
- NN2 8UB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Northampton North
- Nearest railway station
- Boughton — 1.7 km
Sources
- osm: n762207291 (ODbL)
- commons: Obelisk,_Kingsthorpe_-_geograph.org.uk_-_250879.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Obelisk?
- The Obelisk is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN2 8UB), in the parish of Kingsthorpe.
- Is The Obelisk free to visit?
- Yes, The Obelisk is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Obelisk?
- The nearest railway station is Boughton, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN2 8UB.