Memorials & monuments · North West England
Gilpin Obelisk
In or near Foxfield.
Gilpin Obelisk — a memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Adrian Taylor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Foxfield · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gilpin Obelisk is a memorial located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Duddon Mosses SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Gilpin Obelisk is a memorial located in North-West England. It commemorates the life and achievements of the local poet William Gilpin. The structure is a notable example of 18th-century commemorative architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2778, -3.2113
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Broughton West
- Postcode
- LA20 6HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Nearest railway station
- Foxfield — 2.2 km
Sources
- osm: node/1096714343 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gilpin Obelisk?
- Gilpin Obelisk is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA20 6HZ), in the parish of Broughton West.
- What is Gilpin Obelisk?
- Gilpin Obelisk — a memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gilpin Obelisk?
- The nearest railway station is Foxfield, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA20 6HZ.
- Is Gilpin Obelisk a protected site?
- Yes — Gilpin Obelisk is part of the Duddon Mosses SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Gilpin Obelisk free to visit?
- Yes, Gilpin Obelisk is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gilpin Obelisk?
- The nearest railway station is Foxfield, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA20 6HZ.