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Birdwell Obelisk

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

The Obelisk, Birdwell - geograph.org.uk - 3234806

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Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h

About

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.

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Coordinates
53.5015, -1.4797

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Birdwell Obelisk?
Birdwell Obelisk is in Yorkshire & the Humber, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.5015°, -1.4797°.