Where is Birdwell Obelisk?

Birdwell Obelisk is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode S70 5TG), in the parish of Barnsley, unparished area.

How do I get to Birdwell Obelisk?

The nearest railway station is Elsecar, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode S70 5TG.

How do I get to Birdwell Obelisk?

The nearest railway station is Elsecar, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S70 5TG.

Forts · Yorkshire & the Humber

Birdwell Obelisk

In or near Gilroyd.

Birdwell Obelisk — a martello broad in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station: Elsecar · 3.5 km

Birdwell Obelisk is a martello broad located in england-yorkshire, 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 Birdwell Obelisk is a historic fort located in Yorkshire. It is notable for its distinctive obelisk shape, serving as a prominent landmark in the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 53.5015, -1.4797
District: Barnsley
Parish: Barnsley, unparished area
Postcode: S70 5TG
Parliamentary constituency: Barnsley South
Established: 1775
Nearest railway station: Elsecar — 3.5 km

Sources

wikidata: Q26487128 (CC0)

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