Forts · South West England
Cirencester Obelisk
In or near Kemble.
Cirencester Obelisk — a martello broad in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kemble · 5.2 km
- Free entry
About
Cirencester Obelisk is a martello broad located in england-west-midlands, 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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Official information
The Cirencester Amphitheatre is one of the largest Roman amphitheatres in Britain, built in the early 2nd century. It could accommodate around 8,000 spectators and served various purposes throughout its history, including as a fortress and a rabbit warren in the Middle Ages.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cotswold Water Park SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Cirencester Obelisk is a notable landmark located in the West Midlands. This structure is recognised for its historical significance, serving as a memorial. It is a designated Grade II listed building.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7106, -1.9706
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Cirencester
- Postcode
- GL7 1TH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Kemble — 5.2 km
- Opening
- Open daily all year round during daylight hours.
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17536618 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cirencester Obelisk?
- Cirencester Obelisk is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL7 1TH), in the parish of Cirencester.
- What is Cirencester Obelisk?
- Cirencester Obelisk — a martello broad in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cirencester Obelisk?
- The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL7 1TH.
- Is Cirencester Obelisk a protected site?
- Yes — Cirencester Obelisk is part of the Cotswold Water Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Cirencester Obelisk?
- The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL7 1TH.