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Memorials & monuments · West Midlands

Wychbury Obelisk

Free admission

Wychbury Obelisk is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Wychbury Obelisk, memorials & monuments in Worcestershire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Stourbridge Junction · 2.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Wychbury Obelisk is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.4328°, -2.1176°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Hagley Obelisk (also known as the Wychbury Obelisk and locally as Wychbury Monument) stands close to the summit of Wychbury Hill in Hagley, Worcestershire, approximately 150 metres (490 ft) from the border with the West Midlands. Visible for miles around, and accessible from public footpaths, it was for a while connected with a murder victim discovered on the nearby Lyttelton estate.

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Background

History

The obelisk is a Grade II* listed building. It is 84 ft high, and can be seen for many miles around, There was much debate for decades over whether the eventually disintegrating structure should be demolished for safety reasons, but the consensus was that time and weather should be allowed to do the job until its restoration could be funded. It was formerly on the English Heritage list of the most endangered listed buildings until in 2010 conservation work was begun to repair it with funding aid from Natural England's Higher Level Stewardship scheme and Viscount Cobham. This involved it being largely deconstructed and rebuilt. By 2011 the obelisk had been fully restored, and included a time…

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Coordinates
52.4328, -2.1176
County
Worcestershire
District
Bromsgrove
Parish
Hagley
Postcode
DY9 9JP
Parliamentary constituency
Bromsgrove
Nearest railway station
Stourbridge Junction2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wychbury Obelisk?
Wychbury Obelisk is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DY9 9JP), in the parish of Hagley.
Is Wychbury Obelisk free to visit?
Yes, Wychbury Obelisk is free to enter.
How do I get to Wychbury Obelisk?
The nearest railway station is Stourbridge Junction, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DY9 9JP.