Forts · London
Coal Taxpost (Obelisk) On North Side Of Railway 500 Yards West Of Swanley Station
Coal Taxpost (Obelisk) On North Side Of Railway 500 Yards West Of Swanley Station — a martello broad in england-london, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
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Coal Taxpost (Obelisk) On North Side Of Railway 500 Yards West Of Swanley Station is a martello broad located in england-london, 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 Coal Taxpost (Obelisk) is a historic fort located on the north side of the railway, 500 yards west of Swanley Station in London. It serves as a reminder of the coal tax system implemented in the 19th century, marking a notable point in the region's industrial history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3924, 0.1613
Sources
- wikidata: Q26586444 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coal Taxpost (Obelisk) On North Side Of Railway 500 Yards West Of Swanley Station?
- Coal Taxpost (Obelisk) On North Side Of Railway 500 Yards West Of Swanley Station is in London, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.3924°, 0.1613°.