Memorials & monuments · London
George Grey's Obelisk
In or near Goffs Oak.
George Grey's Obelisk is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cockfosters · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
George Grey's Obelisk is a public memorial in London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. Built or established in 1733, it dates from the Georgian period. It sits within the Southgate and Wood Green parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Cockfosters, about 1.7 km away. Postcode area EN4.
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Place summary
George Grey's Obelisk is a memorial located in Enfield, London, established in 1733. This Georgian structure commemorates George Grey, a local benefactor, and stands as a notable example of 18th-century memorial architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6665, -0.1425
- District
- Enfield
- Parish
- Enfield, unparished area
- Postcode
- EN4 0PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Southgate and Wood Green
- Established
- 1733
- Nearest railway station
- Cockfosters — 1.7 km
Sources
- osm: n257810726 (ODbL)
- commons: Obelisk, Trent Park, Cockfosters - geograph.org.uk - 5010929.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is George Grey's Obelisk?
- George Grey's Obelisk is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EN4 0PZ), in the parish of Enfield, unparished area.
- What is George Grey's Obelisk?
- George Grey's Obelisk is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to George Grey's Obelisk?
- The nearest railway station is Cockfosters, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EN4 0PZ.
- When was George Grey's Obelisk built?
- Built or established in 1733.
- Is George Grey's Obelisk free to visit?
- Yes, George Grey's Obelisk is free to enter.
- How do I get to George Grey's Obelisk?
- The nearest railway station is Cockfosters, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EN4 0PZ.