Memorials & monuments · London
Coal Duty Obelisk
In or near Havering-atte-Bower.
Coal Duty Obelisk — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.

John Baker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Chadwell Heath · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Coal Duty Obelisk is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Coal Duty Obelisk is a memorial located in London. It commemorates the repeal of the coal tax in 1831 and serves as a notable historical landmark in the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5697, 0.1482
- District
- Havering
- Parish
- Havering, unparished area
- Postcode
- RM7 0HJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Romford
- Nearest railway station
- Chadwell Heath — 1.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/1611672165 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coal Duty Obelisk?
- Coal Duty Obelisk is in London, United Kingdom (postcode RM7 0HJ), in the parish of Havering, unparished area.
- What is Coal Duty Obelisk?
- Coal Duty Obelisk — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Coal Duty Obelisk?
- The nearest railway station is Chadwell Heath, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode RM7 0HJ.
- Is Coal Duty Obelisk free to visit?
- Yes, Coal Duty Obelisk is free to enter.
- How do I get to Coal Duty Obelisk?
- The nearest railway station is Chadwell Heath, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RM7 0HJ.