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The Great Britain Guide

Forts · Scottish Lowlands

Henlawshiel Obelisk

In or near Denholm.

Henlawshiel Obelisk — a martello broad in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Dean Burn - geograph.org.uk - 531215

Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h

About

Henlawshiel Obelisk is a martello broad located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2019

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Place summary

Henlawshiel Obelisk is a fort located in the Scottish Lowlands. This structure serves as a notable landmark in the region, reflecting the area's historical significance.

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

Coordinates
55.4183, -2.7043
Postcode
TD9 8QN
Parliamentary constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Henlawshiel Obelisk?
Henlawshiel Obelisk is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode TD9 8QN).
What is Henlawshiel Obelisk?
Henlawshiel Obelisk — a martello broad in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Henlawshiel Obelisk?
Drivers can use postcode TD9 8QN.
How do I get to Henlawshiel Obelisk?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TD9 8QN. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.