Forts · London
The Sweep Obelisk
The Sweep Obelisk — a martello broad in england-london, United Kingdom.
Helmut Zozmann — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
The Sweep Obelisk is a martello broad located in england-london, 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 Sweep Obelisk is a fort located in London. It is notable for its distinctive obelisk shape, which serves as a historical landmark in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6036, 0.0193
- District
- Redbridge
- Parish
- Redbridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- IG8 9HJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chingford and Woodford Green
- Established
- 1900
Sources
- wikidata: Q26356117 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Sweep Obelisk?
- The Sweep Obelisk is in London, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.6036°, 0.0193°.
- When was The Sweep Obelisk built?
- The Sweep Obelisk dates to 1900.