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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · South West England

Fowey/Caffa Mill Obelisk

In or near Polruan.

Free admission

Fowey/Caffa Mill Obelisk — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Commemorative obelisk, Caffamill Pill, Fowey - geograph.org.uk - 5314121

Christopher Hilton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Par · 5.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Fowey/Caffa Mill Obelisk is a memorial located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2025

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Fowey/Caffa Mill Obelisk is a memorial located in South-West England. It commemorates significant local events and figures. The structure is notable for its design and historical context within the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.3398, -4.6344
District
Cornwall
Parish
Fowey
Postcode
PL23 1AU
Parliamentary constituency
St Austell and Newquay
Nearest railway station
Par5.3 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fowey/Caffa Mill Obelisk?
Fowey/Caffa Mill Obelisk is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL23 1AU), in the parish of Fowey.
What is Fowey/Caffa Mill Obelisk?
Fowey/Caffa Mill Obelisk — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Fowey/Caffa Mill Obelisk?
The nearest railway station is Par, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL23 1AU.
Is Fowey/Caffa Mill Obelisk a protected site?
Yes — Fowey/Caffa Mill Obelisk is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
Is Fowey/Caffa Mill Obelisk free to visit?
Yes, Fowey/Caffa Mill Obelisk is free to enter.
How do I get to Fowey/Caffa Mill Obelisk?
The nearest railway station is Par, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL23 1AU.