Memorials & monuments · London
Coal tax obelisk
In or near South Oxhey.
Coal tax obelisk — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Mike Quinn — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Hatch End · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Coal tax 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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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Coal Tax Obelisk is a memorial located in London. It commemorates the coal tax imposed in the 19th century and serves as a historical marker of the era's fiscal policies.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.6179, -0.3788
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Three Rivers
- Parish
- Watford Rural
- Postcode
- WD19 6DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Hertfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Hatch End — 1.2 km
Sources
- osm: node/1981173386 (ODbL)
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Cemeteries · 0.8 km
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Towns & cities · 0.9 km
Hatch End
Villages · 1.2 km
Hatch End railway station
Heritage railway stations · 1.2 km
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Oxhey Chapel
Historic churches · 1.5 km
Harrow Arts Centre
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Merry Hill
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Oxhey Woods Local Nature Reserve
Forests & woodlands · 1.7 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coal tax obelisk?
- Coal tax obelisk is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode WD19 6DL), in the parish of Watford Rural.
- What is Coal tax obelisk?
- Coal tax obelisk — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Coal tax obelisk?
- The nearest railway station is Hatch End, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WD19 6DL.
- Is Coal tax obelisk a protected site?
- Yes — Coal tax obelisk is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Coal tax obelisk free to visit?
- Yes, Coal tax obelisk is free to enter.
- How do I get to Coal tax obelisk?
- The nearest railway station is Hatch End, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WD19 6DL.